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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are enthusiastic learners and want to fulfil their potential.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and are polite, courteous, and well mannered.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in the subjects they teach and deliver lessons with enthusiasm.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development is effective and there is a good balance between pedagogy and training.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff retention is high; leaders should ensure assessment is used consistently to check understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has opportunities for parents to provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to find out about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Leaders ensure that pupils get the best possible deal and staff are proud to work at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work relentlessly to put the pupils鈥� best interests at the heart of all they do.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum, which enables pupils to flourish.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say when bullying happens, they inform staff because they know it will be dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a respectful and caring culture across the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities like the school鈥檚 radio station.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils, including those with SEND, attend extra-curricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive an excellent careers programme starting in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 12 students value work experience placements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Materials ensure learning needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, are incorporated.
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The Polesworth School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 1467 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
83.00% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.30% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 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% | 32.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 44.56% | 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 | 36% | 23.08% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 16.25% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.95 | 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% | 92.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.51% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 29.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 38.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.44% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 43% | 36.51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 48.56% | 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 | 35% | 24.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 15.76% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 19.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 3.16 | 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 | 95% | 93.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 89.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 40.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.03% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.88% | 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 | -0.06 | 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% 3 | 36.41% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 4 | 51.27% | 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% | 30.69% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 1 | 16.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 1 | 22.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 3.38 | 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 | 94% | 93.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 87.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 27.83% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 40.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 5.43% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.89% | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 47% 16 | 37.74% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 7 | 52.35% | 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 | 52% | 29.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 4 | 16.98% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 3 | 22.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 3.49 | 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 | 95% | 95.27% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 28.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 46.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.87% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.63% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 31% | 40.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 54.02% | 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 | 59% | 30.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 21.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 23.51% | 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% | 96.19% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 34.96% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 38.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.7% | 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 | 30.74 | 31.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.22 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.30% | 14.66% | 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 | 144 | 205 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 57.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 23.15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.63% | 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 | 35.85 | 34.11 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.46 | 31.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.4% | 19.04% | 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 | 139 | 252 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 63.41% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.48% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.74% | 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 | 30.91 | 30.93 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.10 1 | 30.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.2% | 13.43% | 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 | 121 | 242 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 56.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.95% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 24.14% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.48% | 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 | 30.87 | 31.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.99 1 | 31.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 15.41% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 37.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 17.95% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 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 | 30.25 | 27.12 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.95 | 28.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.2% | 13.93% | 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 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 35.44% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.39% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.22% | 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 The Polesworth School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
