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Church Stretton School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Church Stretton School
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Church Stretton School
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- Church Stretton SY6 6EX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� progress is strong, and their attainment is good.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show care for one another and respect for visitors.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well by leaving school with many moving into sustained education or employment post-16.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Majority of pupils meet high behaviour expectations; however, consistency in addressing behaviour is needed.
Qualifications and Training: Good teaching in the school; lessons are carefully planned.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver clear explanations.
Current Educational Practices: Regular opportunities for independent learning help assess pupil progress effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Not enough opportunities for staff to learn from the most effective practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Most lessons are carefully planned; issues with opportunities for learning from peers.
Strengths and Challenges: Some variation in vocabulary reinforcement, but strong overall teaching practice.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils participate in National Citizenship Service and fundraising for charities.
Communication: Regular newsletters and assemblies to keep parents informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Nearly all parents say their child feels safe.
Opportunities for Involvement: School council provides decision-making roles; parents appreciate education received.
Communication: School ensures parents are informed about child's education and progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders move swiftly to remedy situations of disengagement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Employ motivational coaches for pupils losing interest; recent curriculum redesign.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders identify inconsistencies, working to strengthen them.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on improving curriculum delivery and behaviour policy consistency.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong sense of community and clear values promoted daily.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; attendance aligned with national averages.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Reviewing behavior policy to ensure consistent staff application.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils value involvement in sport, drama, and music.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs on offer, including sports and creative activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Broad range of trips enhances learning experience.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities within and outside of lessons, though reduced by changes to school day.
Career Counselling Services: Effective CEIAG mapped from Year 7; yearly careers conversation for every student.
Preparation for Sixth Form: All leavers offered education, employment, or training.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education prepares students for future success.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong career guidance helps students transition post-16.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND outcomes have been good for two years; detailed and accurate views of needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND needs identified and supported effectively, ensuring rapid progress.
Subjects Offered: Recently redesigned curriculum to give more breadth and depth.
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About Us
Church Stretton School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 545 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 98% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 35.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 6.95% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.16% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.52 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 10 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 12 | 39.82% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 2 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.6% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 17 | 39.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 8 | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 11 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 73% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 38.58% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 16.52% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Church Stretton School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1