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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
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- Kingswood GL12 8RB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve highly across the curriculum, especially in English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well; they are courteous, polite, and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders ensure that staff benefit from training opportunities to develop aspects of practice.
Current Educational Practices: Effective systems are in place to manage staff performance and tackle underperformance.
Strengths and Challenges: A small number of pupils do not make the progress of which they are capable due to mismatched work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly supportive of the school and its activities.
Communication: Nearly all parents responded positively about the school's communication.
Parent Satisfaction: 98% of parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders tackle areas for development swiftly and with conviction.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have shaped effective systems that ensure pupils are very well supported and achieve highly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High levels of staff supervision and CCTV help ensure pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular clubs including street dance, fencing, chess, and archery.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities are fully funded for disadvantaged pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive good advice about careers, apprenticeships, and higher education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong support helps students achieve highly and prepare for further education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The SEN coordinator provides very strong leadership ensuring appropriate support.
Subjects Offered: Students can study a wide range of subjects including Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and French.
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1517 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Wotton-under-Edge Foundation Deed Free Grammar School was sealed with Katharine's personal seal which showed St John holding a lamb and has the Latin inscription 'Sigilla domus scolarii de Woton sub egge'. (The Wotton-under-Edge School House's seal) This seal is imprinted on our awards as well as on unique badges that some School members wear. The Berkeley coat of arms is used as the crest on the blazers. It is unknown when the spelling of the school name officially changed to Katharine. There are other historical spellings of Katharine, including Kitherina and Katheryn. The historic school buildings at School Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, were constructed in 1726 and later added to in various ways. Church Mill was purchased in 1908, not long after the school became coed. The Post Office rented Carlton House following the Second World War (1939鈥�1945). The construction of a new structure for 350 students on the current Kingswood Road site began in 1961, and the school moved into it in January 1963 after vacating its Wotton location. The erection of the first phase of extensions to the Kingswood Road buildings began in March 1972, and the extensions were completed for the start of the Autumn Term 1973, when Katharine Lady Berkeley's re-opened as a comprehensive school for 830 pupils, marking the end of selection of boys and girls at the age of 11+ for the two separate secondary schools in Wotton. At the end of August 1973, Wotton Secondary School was formally shut down. The school received Academy status in August 2011 and is now an independent state institution that receives funding directly from the Department of Education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 48% | 96% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 24.10% | - | 23.80% |
| 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 | 0.38 | 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 | 54.5 | 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 | 63% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 48.04% | 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 | 42% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 3.11 | 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 | 98% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.57% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 57.7 | 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 | 73% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 49.98% | 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 | 39% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.12 | 3.31 | 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% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.56% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 54.9 | 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 | 60% 11 | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 10 | 50.75% | 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 | 53% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 1 | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 1 | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.01 | 3.32 | 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 | 98% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.11% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 51.6 | 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 | 49% 2 | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 6 | 52.02% | 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 | 51% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 3 | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 3.35 | 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 | 99% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.49% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 50.4 | 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 | 51% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 51.78% | 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 | 51% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 19.85% | 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% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 248 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.11% | 2.45% |
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 | 38.97 | 30.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.37 | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.10% | 15.04% | 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 | 126 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 53.62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.97% | 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 | 43.58 | 37.31 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.31 | 34.79 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.8% | 20.38% | 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 | 94 | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 52.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 26.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.64% | 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.
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 | 37.85 | 32.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.45 | 32.52 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.5% | 16.01% | 13.07% |
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 | 137 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 25.96% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.56% | 8.8% |
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 | 37.84 | 32.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.93 | 32.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.9% | 16.13% | 13.37% |
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 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 39.96% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.68% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 4.22% |
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 | 37.12 | 31.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.33 | 33.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.8% | 15.13% | 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 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 39.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.84% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 23.84% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.16% | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
