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Vyners School
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- Hillingdon UB10 8AB
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress across key stages 3 and 4, attaining above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes towards learning, work diligently, and are respectful towards all.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have a secure knowledge of their subjects and benefit from comprehensive training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers implement and test new approaches, contributing to improved and outstanding teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is routinely outstanding; staff morale is high due to excellent professional development.
Communication: Strong liaison with parents, especially for pupils with SEND.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of the school鈥檚 work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with parents and external agencies to support pupils at risk.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders secured notable improvements; teaching and attendance in the sixth form have markedly improved.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a strong culture of vigilance; staff are alert to changes and potential risks.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders promote pupils' mental health, emotional well-being, and safety extremely well.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad curriculum and plentiful enrichment activities positively impact academic success and personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive programme of impartial careers advice and guidance from Year 7 onwards.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form has markedly improved with strong progress across subjects and good career preparation.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND thrive due to a sharply tailored curriculum, teaching, and therapies.
Subjects Offered: Offers a range of mainly academic courses with some vocational options; supported home languages GCSEs.
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Vyners School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1489 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
A
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 98% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.70% | 35.00% | 9.60% |
| 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 53.6 | 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 | 57% | 38.63% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 53.38% | 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 | 22% | 28.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.91% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 18.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 3.43 | 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 | 96% | 93.73% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 90.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 23.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 47.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.15% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.23% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 56.9 | 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 | 67% | 42.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 57.28% | 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 | 28% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 14.09% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 18.97% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 3.43 | 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% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 24.85% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 49.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.77% | 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 56.9 | 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 | 66% 1 | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 10 | 48.68% | 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 | 45% | 27.74% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 9 | 11.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 11 | 16.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.03 | 3.24 | 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 | 97% | 81.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 77.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 21.13% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 45.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.79% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.21% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.04% | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 55.4 | 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 | 65% 3 | 31.19% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 7 | 45.45% | 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 | 50% | 27.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 7 | 11.03% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 14 | 16.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 3.04 | 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% | 85.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 76.95% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 22.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 51.41% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.59% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.05% | 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 | 0.36 | 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 | 55.1 | 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% | 28.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 42.43% | 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 | 33% | 27.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 14.47% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.63% | 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 | 98% | 85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 136 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 19.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 51.48% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.81% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 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 | 35.38 | 25.47 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.48 | 25.42 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.70% | 10.31% | 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 | 135 | 162 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 63.82% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.95% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 10.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.77% | 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 | 38.79 | 29.76 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.18 | 28.12 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.7% | 13.91% | 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 | 134 | 198 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 63.77% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 9.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.91% | 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 | 33.39 2 | 23.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.19 | 24.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.5% | 9.16% | 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 | 115 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 61.2% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.2% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.3% | 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 | 31.93 1 | 25.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.33 4 | 23.73 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.4% | 8.61% | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 23.7% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 12.85% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.2% | 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 | 32.38 | 24.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.88 | 26.72 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.4% | 8.63% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 22.11% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 4.32% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 13.21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.16% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Vyners School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1