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Kingdown School
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- Warminster BA12 9DR
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: All groups of students achieve well and make good progress. Students' attainment at GCSE is improving year on year.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and feel very safe in lessons and around the school. They have good attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects well and most teaching is demanding and exciting.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching is getting better each year. Teachers expect much of their students and there is a positive climate for good learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teaching is good or better. However, there is a small minority of teaching that requires improvement.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses indicate strong satisfaction with the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through online surveys and feedback mechanisms.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher has high expectations of staff and students, leading to decisive action to improve quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective teams have taken action to improve the quality of teaching and raise students' achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students behave well and feel very safe. Bullying is uncommon and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes students' welfare and safety effectively, though attendance is improving slowly.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are many opportunities for students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are encouraged to participate in out-of-school activities and courses, balancing academics well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make equally good progress as others.
Subjects Offered: Students study a wide range of subjects including mathematics, English, science, and humanities.
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Kingdown School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1454 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The knowledge, comprehension, and abilities that kids have acquired in elementary school are to be expanded upon at Kingdown School.
As we build on current best practises and consider the opportunities and challenges that may be presented to our kids in the future, we continue to assess the curriculum that is provided to students at Kingdown School.
At the beginning of Year 7, students are assigned to vertical tutor groups.
Our curriculum aspires to uphold the fundamental value of personalised learning by providing each student with the best and most suitable learning environment.
In Year 7, there are about 300 kids.
Six Houses鈥擫ords, Millennium, Silverstone, Twickenham, Wembley, and Wimbledon鈥攚ill be assigned to students.
Students who attend Kingdown School and have elder siblings will be assigned to the same House.
Vertical systems are used to organise tutoring groups.
Students from Year 7 to the 6th Form are represented there.
Tutors stay with the same group and serve as the parents' and students' initial point of contact.
The group will get together for a tutor session or house assembly once a day during tutor time.
The primary organisational unit for the delivery of lessons is the teaching group.
There are 12 groups with about 25 pupils each.
The precise numbers entering the year group will determine this.
In their primary school, Year 6 students take tests in Term 5.
The Year 6 teachers then transmit along to Kingdown School specifics of each student's results as well as further detailed information.
During Term one, or during the students' last summer term at primary school, students at Kingdown sit a series of nationally recognised tests (Cognitive Ability Tests CATs) will be used to establish baseline data so that we can begin to track each student's progress through the school.
These will be used to assist teachers in establishing goals for Key Stages 3 and 4.
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As we build on current best practises and consider the opportunities and challenges that may be presented to our kids in the future, we continue to assess the curriculum that is provided to students at Kingdown School.
At the beginning of Year 7, students are assigned to vertical tutor groups.
Our curriculum aspires to uphold the fundamental value of personalised learning by providing each student with the best and most suitable learning environment.
In Year 7, there are about 300 kids.
Six Houses鈥擫ords, Millennium, Silverstone, Twickenham, Wembley, and Wimbledon鈥攚ill be assigned to students.
Students who attend Kingdown School and have elder siblings will be assigned to the same House.
Vertical systems are used to organise tutoring groups.
Students from Year 7 to the 6th Form are represented there.
Tutors stay with the same group and serve as the parents' and students' initial point of contact.
The group will get together for a tutor session or house assembly once a day during tutor time.
The primary organisational unit for the delivery of lessons is the teaching group.
There are 12 groups with about 25 pupils each.
The precise numbers entering the year group will determine this.
In their primary school, Year 6 students take tests in Term 5.
The Year 6 teachers then transmit along to Kingdown School specifics of each student's results as well as further detailed information.
During Term one, or during the students' last summer term at primary school, students at Kingdown sit a series of nationally recognised tests (Cognitive Ability Tests CATs) will be used to establish baseline data so that we can begin to track each student's progress through the school.
These will be used to assist teachers in establishing goals for Key Stages 3 and 4.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 48% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.20% | - | 11.40% |
| 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 | -0.10 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 42% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 37.96% | 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 | 28% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.00 | 2.57 | 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 | 95% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 255 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.35% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 46% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 42.15% | 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 | 34% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.96 | 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 | 96% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 284 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.07% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 49% 7 | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 5 | 44.21% | 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 | 21% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 5 | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 3 | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 3.09 | 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 | 95% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.04% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 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 | 42% 6 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 43.14% | 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 | 19% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 5 | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.05 | 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 | 97% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.89% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 48% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 43.92% | 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% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 16.55% | 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 | 93% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 263 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.96% | 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 | 33.92 | 31.24 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.62 | 30.73 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.20% | 14.43% | 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 | 128 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 52.91% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.95% | 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 | 36.91 | 35.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.1 | 33.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.6% | 18.79% | 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 | 114 | 169 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 27.41% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.95% | 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 | 35.30 3 | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.78 3 | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.6% | 13.87% | 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 | 141 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.45% | 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 | 32.14 2 | 30.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.57 1 | 29.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 14.87% | 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 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 36 | 31.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 26.41% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.23% | 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 | 30.97 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.52 | 31.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 16.31% | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 41 | 36.24% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 29.1% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingdown School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1