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Mary Webb School and Science College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Mary Webb School and Science College
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Mary Webb School and Science College
- Secondary
- Pontesbury SY5 0TG
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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 achieve well and progress through a wide range of GCSE subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. Low-level disruption is rare.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use effective strategies to check pupils' knowledge and provide necessary help.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use it to deepen pupils鈥� understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils enjoy extracurricular activities including gardening and archery.
Communication: Staff are alert to potential risks pupils may face in the local area and online.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders created an innovative curriculum focused on future job readiness.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and is addressed swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff work hard to maintain a strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students enjoy extracurricular activities, including gardening and archery.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers programme prepares students well for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow the same curriculum as their peers; most flourish.
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About Us
Mary Webb School and Science College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 647 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 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 |
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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 | 15.6 | - | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 98% | 62% |
| 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 48.0 | 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 | 74% | 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 | 20% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 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 | 95% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.37 | 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 | 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 | 39% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 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 | 31% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 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 | 92% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 77% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4% | 2.13% |
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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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mary Webb School and Science College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1