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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
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- Marlow SL7 2BR
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| 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 achieve exceptionally well, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display excellent behaviour and manners, positive attitudes to learning.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum delivery is strong across all subjects, teachers explain new content skillfully.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are hugely supportive of the school's approach.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the school鈥檚 traditions, ethos, and inclusivity.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff take great care to help new pupils settle quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership ensures high-quality teaching and excellent personal development programs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Neither staff nor pupils tolerate bullying, which is extremely rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support available, positive and joyful ethos.
Extracurricular Offerings: Impressive extra-curricular program allows enrichment outside the classroom.
Career Counselling Services: Careers program exposes pupils to varied partners from work, education, and training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-organized careers and personal development programs from Years 7 to 13.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive appropriate and effective support.
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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1191 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The mission of Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is to provide a stimulating learning environment for both students and faculty, enabling young people to realise their aspirations and ambitions, and assisting them in gaining the self-assurance to influence their own futures and, in turn, the future of the world in which they live. The school motto, chosen by those early scholars back in 1624, encapsulates our ideals today. Te Digna Sequere, which translates to "Follow things Worthy," is the guiding philosophy behind the school's unique ethos. It serves as a reminder to each of us that we should make decisions with a clear moral purpose, that we should regard each other as members of a supportive community, and that we all have the ability to use our unique abilities to improve Borlase and the world around us. Borlasians are active in their local communities and donate to charities on a local, national, and worldwide level. Every year, hundreds of students complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and each week, more than a hundred sixth-graders assist in teaching in nearby primary schools. Emails addressed to the leadership team of the school should be sent to [email protected] or [email protected].
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 100% | 98% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 42.90% | 35.00% | 29.00% |
| 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 | 0.71 | 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 | 76.4 | 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 | 100% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 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 | 85% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 68% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 79% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.32 | 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 | 100% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.55 | 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 | 77.4 | 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 | 99% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 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 | 86% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 77% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 84% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.44 | 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 | 99% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 74.3 | 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 | 97% 1 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 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 | 85% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 78% 5 | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 81% 13 | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.22 | 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 | 99% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.74 | 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 | 73.8 | 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 | 96% 2 | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 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 | 94% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 83% 5 | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 94% 6 | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.29 | 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 | 99% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 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 | 0.89 | 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 | 74.3 | 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 | 98% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 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 | 91% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 88% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 88% | 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 | 100% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 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 | 44.78 | 31.31 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.68 | 30.88 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.90% | 17.45% | 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 | 217 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 58.06% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.88% | 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 | 47.66 | 35.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.29 | 35.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 51.1% | 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 | 206 | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 58.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 22.03% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 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 | 43.95 1 | 30.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.88 1 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 43.0% | 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 | 196 | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 62.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 7.03% | 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 | 42.63 1 | 32.69 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.58 1 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.3% | 17.62% | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 16.36% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 13.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 2.93% | 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 | 41.47 | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.81 | 30.55 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.2% | 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 | 29 | 23.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1