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John Willmott School
- Secondary
- Sutton Coldfield B75 7DY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum with personal development running through its heart.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are purposeful and clearly structured; pupils generally behave well and show positive attitudes.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have a strong understanding of their subject and the important knowledge they want pupils to learn.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not consistently follow the behaviour management expectations, leading to misunderstandings.
Opportunities for Involvement: There are numerous clubs for pupils to be involved in, for example chess and drama, and a range of sports.
Communication: The school has put systems in place to capture pupils鈥� views and concerns; pupils feel supported and safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff take issues seriously and deal with problems that arise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders at all levels ensure that curriculum planning is ambitious for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel supported and safe; the school has raised expectations of behaviour positively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Trained staff support pupils with specific needs, helping them transition back into class.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are numerous clubs for pupils to be involved in, for example chess and drama, and a range of sports.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is well planned and sequenced carefully for pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The school prepares students well for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are taught the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, although there is variability in how well teachers adapt it.
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About Us
John Willmott School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 948 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Program at John Willmott Schools aims to increase and enhance our students' abilities in self-awareness, comprehension, decision-making, and transition planning. The John Willmott School will apply each of the eight Gatsby Benchmarks. As part of the DofE curriculum, students can, among other things, further enhance their skills and qualities. to gain knowledge of the technical education and apprenticeship opportunities offered by a jobs programme that offers access to a wide range of education and training options, available at each transition point; Each year, the CEIAG programme will be evaluated using information received from a range of students and teachers.
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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 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 61% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.10% | 35.00% | 14.00% |
| 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 | -0.73 | 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 | 34.1 | 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 | 24% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 44.69% | 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 | 21% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.94 | 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% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.12% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 33% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 46.51% | 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 | 30% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 3.02 | 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 | 90% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.52% | 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 | - | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 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 | - | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.43 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.95 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.10% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.25 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.87 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Willmott School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1