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Oldbury Wells School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Oldbury Wells School
- Secondary
- Bridgnorth WV16 5JD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupil attainment has continued to improve and is now at least good across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, feel very safe, and appreciate the support they receive.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching is judged by leaders to be outstanding or good across all subject areas.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality training ensures staff are aware of risks and follow procedures.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective planning helps teachers meet pupil needs, though attendance of disadvantaged pupils needs improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents express high levels of confidence in the school鈥檚 work.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers express high levels of confidence in the school鈥檚 work to keep everyone safe.
Communication: Regular contact with families is part of new strategies for improving attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Safeguarding procedures are thorough and meet all statutory requirements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders make regular checks on progress against the improvement plan.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and well cared for; any issues such as bullying are dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant and trained to ensure that pupils are safe and well looked after.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad and balanced curriculum includes an excellent range of academic and vocational courses.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders focus on students' interests and future ambitions.
Outdoor Facilities: Positive comment from a pupil: 鈥楾here is something for everyone at this school.鈥�
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective sixth-form provision maintained since last inspection.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Introduced systems to meet pupils鈥� needs, impacting positively on progress.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum offers a broad range of academic and vocational courses.
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Oldbury Wells School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 771 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.20% | 35.00% | 15.00% |
| 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 46% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 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 | 23% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 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 | 185 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 44% | 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 | 23% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 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 | 97% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 42% 3 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 1 | 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 | 35% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 4 | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 5 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 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 | 98% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 39% | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 3 | 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 | 31% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 3 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 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 | 97% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 39% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 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 | 27% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 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 | 95% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 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 | 22.63 | 33.32 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.47 | 34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.20% | 16.78% | 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 | 63 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 55.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.75% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6% | 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 | 33.27 | 38.01 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.73 | 37.4 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.7% | 22.98% | 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 | 36 | 251 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 57% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 23.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 11.88% | 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 | 26.82 5 | 34.5 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.58 6 | 34.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 22.83% | 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 | 44 | 221 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 9.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 28.71% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6.57% | 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 | 31.70 2 | 33.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.82 4 | 33.89 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.6% | 18.52% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 32.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.86% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 16.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.43% | 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 | 29.42 | 30.47 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.75 | 31.96 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.7% | 18.34% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 34.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 21.29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.14% | 4.23% |
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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 Oldbury Wells School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1