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Oldfield School
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- Bath and North East Somerset BA1 9AB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils reach standards that compare well with other schools.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The majority of pupils are courteous and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Subject leaders have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have identified the things pupils find difficult.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not check pupils' understanding sufficiently well.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders encourage pupils to be involved in the life of their school.
Communication: Parents recognize involvement as a strength.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage transitions effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need a sharper oversight of additional funding.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare but staff deal with it swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff record even the smallest incidents to build detailed profiles.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many clubs and activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students participate in a range of activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students debate, follow courses, and participate in activities as part of an enrichment programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Typically, pupils with SEND receive the help they need.
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Oldfield School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1262 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We offer a top-notch education in a setting that pushes all pupils and encourages ambition.
Our pupils are equipped to face the world as kind, self-assured, and resilient young people because they respect themselves, one another, and their school.
In the historic city of Bath, Oldfield School is a successful, high-achieving 11鈥�18 mixed comprehensive with 1040 students.
Regarding academic performance and the calibre of pastoral care and assistance, our school enjoys a stellar reputation both locally and in the larger community.
At Oldfield, staff development is a key component of the curriculum.
The school's teaching and support staff make up a great team and collaborate well to give kids the chance to reach or surpass their potential.
There is a minor sixth form at the school.
All of our faculties offer A Level courses, and we provide a wide selection of A Level opportunities for our sixth-form students.
The vast majority of students choose humanities and language studies, which is something that is encouraged.
There is a faculty structure with six faculties; the Deputy Headteacher has line management over the Heads of Faculty.
The same tutoring group for each student is maintained throughout their academic career.
There are four Houses, each with a Head of House who is in charge of providing pastoral care for over 200 students in Years 8 through 11, and a Head of Year for Years 7 through 6.
The school places a strong premium on the supply of excellent resources.
All topics have specialised teaching spaces, and the majority of teachers have their own classrooms.
Excellent ICT facilities include both specialised ICT teaching spaces and full ICT capabilities in numerous regular teaching spaces.
The school is very well kept, and it is a focus to provide learning areas that are of the greatest calibre.
The Oldfield School is a great place to work.
The teachers and students are eager and committed to ensuring that our kids receive the best possible learning outcomes.
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Our pupils are equipped to face the world as kind, self-assured, and resilient young people because they respect themselves, one another, and their school.
In the historic city of Bath, Oldfield School is a successful, high-achieving 11鈥�18 mixed comprehensive with 1040 students.
Regarding academic performance and the calibre of pastoral care and assistance, our school enjoys a stellar reputation both locally and in the larger community.
At Oldfield, staff development is a key component of the curriculum.
The school's teaching and support staff make up a great team and collaborate well to give kids the chance to reach or surpass their potential.
There is a minor sixth form at the school.
All of our faculties offer A Level courses, and we provide a wide selection of A Level opportunities for our sixth-form students.
The vast majority of students choose humanities and language studies, which is something that is encouraged.
There is a faculty structure with six faculties; the Deputy Headteacher has line management over the Heads of Faculty.
The same tutoring group for each student is maintained throughout their academic career.
There are four Houses, each with a Head of House who is in charge of providing pastoral care for over 200 students in Years 8 through 11, and a Head of Year for Years 7 through 6.
The school places a strong premium on the supply of excellent resources.
All topics have specialised teaching spaces, and the majority of teachers have their own classrooms.
Excellent ICT facilities include both specialised ICT teaching spaces and full ICT capabilities in numerous regular teaching spaces.
The school is very well kept, and it is a focus to provide learning areas that are of the greatest calibre.
The Oldfield School is a great place to work.
The teachers and students are eager and committed to ensuring that our kids receive the best possible learning outcomes.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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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 | 15.9 | 15.1 | 11.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.40% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 47.0 | 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 | 45% | 29.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 42.83% | 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 | 41% | 22.78% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 14.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.93 | 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 | 97% | 92.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.29% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 26.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 41.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 6.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.76% | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 53.1 | 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 | 62% | 33.26% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 44.87% | 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 | 41% | 22.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 16.87% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 3.12 | 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% | 90% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.35% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 23.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 40.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 9.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.29% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 48.8 | 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% 8 | 23.27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 5 | 38.82% | 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 | 52% | 22.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 8 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 5 | 15.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.83 | 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% | 88.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 6.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.27% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.73% | 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 | 52.3 | 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 | 52% 10 | 24.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 6 | 37.65% | 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 | 70% | 29.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 7 | 10.45% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 13 | 16.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.82 | 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% | 87.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 129 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 22.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 36.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 7.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.5% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 49.2 | 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 | 42% | 24.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 38.3% | 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 | 32% | 24.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 13.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 15.15% | 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% | 87.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 70.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 27.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 36.83% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 7.08% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.92% | 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 | 36.24 | 32.57 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.57 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.40% | 18.17% | 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 | 94 | 120 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 48.79% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 27.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.07% | 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 | 37.29 | 37.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.54 | 34.58 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.2% | 24.86% | 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 | 96 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 52.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.69% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.85% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.38% | 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 | 31.74 | 30.28 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.29 4 | 29.75 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.7% | 17.79% | 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 | 13 | 172 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 8.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 37.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 6.17% | 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 | 31.38 5 | 33.38 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.36 | 32.25 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 21.04% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 30% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.56% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.56% | 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 | 26.25 | 31.46 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.17 | 30.5 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 17.52% | 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 | - | 37.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.44% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.11% | 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 - 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oldfield School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1