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Tewkesbury School
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- Tewkesbury GL20 8DF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils can attend a breadth of sporting, drama, and musical activities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but a minority do not and disrupt lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong relationships between staff and pupils; however, not all learning needs of pupils with SEND are clearly identified.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors monitor the work of school leaders effectively and provide good support for staff well-being.
Communication: Leaders and governors offer timely and appropriate actions when pupils are at risk.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have established new systems for reporting bullying, but it persists.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders revised the curriculum and ensured it is sequenced well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff receive up-to-date safeguarding training; leaders ensure timely actions when pupils are at risk.
Managing Bullying and Safety: New systems for reporting bullying are early in implementation, and bullying persists.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can attend a breadth of sporting, drama, and musical activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Visits to theatres and museums enrich pupils鈥� knowledge.
Career Counselling Services: Students in the sixth form receive effective guidance about work, apprenticeships, and further education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 12 students do work experience to prepare for the wider world.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND do not receive targeted support promptly.
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Tewkesbury School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1204 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our children are expected to succeed in a joyful, kind, and encouraging environment as soon as they enter Year 7.
Students are given difficult and ambitious goals for their academic success, regardless of their abilities.
A happy school is one where students learn in an atmosphere where innovative and interesting lessons taught by a committed team of staff are the norm, and where warm, friendly, and positive relationships between staff and students as well as within the student body itself are immediately apparent to visitors.
We take great satisfaction in being a community school with solid and expanding ties to neighbourhood companies and organisations, which significantly contribute to the growth of our students.
From Year 5 forward, pupils can experience secondary school life firsthand thanks to strong ties with nearby elementary schools.
Students have the option to participate in rowing, astronomy, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in addition to the more traditional school groups, to name a few.
Trips to local, national, and international locations boost classroom instruction.
Make an appointment or read the most current Ofsted Report from February 2016 to learn more about the extraordinary accomplishments of our faculty and students.
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Students are given difficult and ambitious goals for their academic success, regardless of their abilities.
A happy school is one where students learn in an atmosphere where innovative and interesting lessons taught by a committed team of staff are the norm, and where warm, friendly, and positive relationships between staff and students as well as within the student body itself are immediately apparent to visitors.
We take great satisfaction in being a community school with solid and expanding ties to neighbourhood companies and organisations, which significantly contribute to the growth of our students.
From Year 5 forward, pupils can experience secondary school life firsthand thanks to strong ties with nearby elementary schools.
Students have the option to participate in rowing, astronomy, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in addition to the more traditional school groups, to name a few.
Trips to local, national, and international locations boost classroom instruction.
Make an appointment or read the most current Ofsted Report from February 2016 to learn more about the extraordinary accomplishments of our faculty and students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.30% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 44.6 | 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% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 48.04% | 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 | 6% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.60 | 3.11 | 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 | 93% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 215 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 4.57% | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 48.6 | 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% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 49.98% | 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 | 12% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 3.31 | 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% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.56% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 46.9 | 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% 8 | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 5 | 50.75% | 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 | 10% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 1 | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 3.32 | 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 | 91% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.11% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 46.3 | 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% 9 | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 12 | 52.02% | 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 | 14% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.35 | 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 | 93% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.49% | 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 | -1.28 | 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 | 34.6 | 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 | 30% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 51.78% | 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 | 0% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.85% | 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 | 93% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 254 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.11% | 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 | 29.94 | 30.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.36 | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.30% | 15.04% | 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 | 88 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 53.62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.97% | 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 | 37.33 | 37.31 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.76 | 34.79 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 20.38% | 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 | 73 | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 52.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 26.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 9.64% | 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 | 30.85 1 | 32.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.44 3 | 32.52 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.6% | 16.01% | 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 | 130 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 7.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 25.96% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.56% | 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 | 29.28 1 | 32.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.23 2 | 32.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.9% | 16.13% | 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 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 39.96% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 22.68% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 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 | 28.19 | 31.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.08 | 33.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.5% | 15.13% | 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 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 34 | 39.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 6.84% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 23.84% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.16% | 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 Tewkesbury School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
