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Sir Thomas Fremantle School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Sir Thomas Fremantle School
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- Winslow MK18 3GH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Vast majority of pupils make good progress in English, history, and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning, showing respect towards teachers and peers.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieving increasingly well, including SEND
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive and respectful relationships between pupils and staff
Current Educational Practices: Developing system for teachers to share best teaching practices.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality teaching with high expectations
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching continues to be typically good with some outstanding; need to monitor progress of disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Variable curriculum delivery, expectations could be higher
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents commented positively about the support and encouragement their children receive.
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about pastoral support and care for pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: High proportion of parents agree that the school ensures well-behaved pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: School council and open communication
Communication: Parents see improvements and value changes
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take prompt actions when safeguarding concerns arise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership team has maintained good quality education and identified priorities to improve the school further.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Decisive action to strengthen behavior management
Actions for Quality Improvement: Inclusive ethos and ambition drive strategic direction
Managing Bullying and Safety: Appropriate training in child protection; bullying incidents dealt with appropriately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Weekly yoga and mindfulness classes; mental health awareness strategies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying not tolerated; students feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusion areas help manage behavior effectively
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of enrichment opportunities including cultural, musical, and sporting activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils participate in extracurricular activities that develop their leadership skills.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and trips available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Careful integration of personal development activities
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students praised for academic and pastoral support.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers provision prepares students well
Career Counselling Services: Leaders need to ensure that the careers program provides necessary impartial advice and guidance.
Subjects Offered: Pupils can study GCSE French or Spanish; effective planning in English, science, history, and geography.
Subjects Offered: Diverse subject options, especially at Key stage 4
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identifies needs clearly for effective support
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Sir Thomas Fremantle School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 601 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At the core of Sir Thomas Fremantle School's culture is a belief in mutual respect and trust. It is a forgiving, safe, and inspiring environment that fosters self-assurance, humility, and success. The development of young leaders among students is promoted. Development in all spheres鈥攊ntellectual, physical, creative, moral, spiritual, emotional, social, and cultural鈥攊s promoted. Through cooperation at the national and international levels, horizons and global awareness are expanded.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 8.3 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 41.1 | 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 | 42% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 49.24% | 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 | 73% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.29 | 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% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.8% | 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 | 0.34 | 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 | 44% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 50.25% | 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 | 85% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.09 | 3.38 | 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% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 79 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 44.7 | 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 | 37% 19 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 19 | 52.44% | 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 | 87% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 15 | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 10 | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.49 | 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% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 38 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.76% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 50.5 | 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 | 56% 11 | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 11 | 54.9% | 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 | 91% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 17 | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 31 | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.94 | 3.53 | 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 | - | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 45% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 53.29% | 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 | 92% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 26.33% | 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 | - | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 31.6 | 35.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.28 | 35.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.6% | 23.18% | 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 | 56 | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 58.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 22.03% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.64% | 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 | 21.26 | 30.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.97 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 15.99% | 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 | - | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.03% | 8.8% |
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 | - | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.55 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 17.04% | 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 | - | 23.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.69% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
