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Warden Park School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: GCSE results in the EBacc subjects were well above average in 2016.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well both in lessons and around the school; they are considerate, thoughtful and keen to do well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are specialists in their subjects, which helps them to assess pupils鈥� work accurately.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use a wide range of stimulating resources; use of tablets has moved learning into a higher gear.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers employ many effective ways to generate rapid progress, but sometimes lack challenging questions to stretch pupils鈥� thinking.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through elected school council activities and open communication with staff.
Communication: The school liaises well with parents with over 95% recommending the school.
Parent Satisfaction: More than 85% of written comments praised aspects of the school's work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior staff respond kindly and efficiently to issues raised by pupils and their parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership introduced tablets, increased challenge for most able students, and focused on disadvantaged students' progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe at school; the school deals effectively with bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff regularly discuss concerns with the child protection officer; risk assessments are detailed.
Extracurricular Offerings: Numerous extracurricular activities including sports, Duke of Edinburgh, coding club, choir, etc.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils balance academics and extracurriculars effectively due to encouraging environment.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-used sports facilities include 28 acres of playing fields and an all-weather pitch.
Career Counselling Services: The school offers career support, with almost all Year 11 pupils proceeding to further education or apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared with targeted pathways, mix of practical and academic qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils receive best care, guidance, and support, fully integrated into school life and lessons.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered including EBacc subjects, religious studies, art, design technology, business studies, physical education.
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Warden Park School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 1526 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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 |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 48% | 46% |
| 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 | 0.30 | 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 | 53.4 | 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 | 61% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 36.43% | 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 | 40% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 2.47 | 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 | 98% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 290 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.47% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 53.5 | 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 | 46% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 38.25% | 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 | 42% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.7 | 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% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 294 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.26 | 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 | 54.2 | 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 | 60% 3 | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 1 | 38.12% | 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 | 49% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 1 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 2 | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 2.62 | 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 | 96% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 299 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.57% | 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 | 0.39 | 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 | 54.2 | 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% 1 | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 3 | 36.64% | 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 | 53% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 1 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 8 | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 2.58 | 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% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 288 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.1% | 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 | 0.04 | 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% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 37.52% | 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 | 46% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 12.28% | 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 | 95% | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 295 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 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 Warden Park School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1