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Waverley Studio College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

Waverley Studio College
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Requires Improvement
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect, and value school support
Academic Progress: Significant progress from low base, but still below government standard
Strengths and Challenges: Good subject knowledge and calm environments, but need more challenging questioning
Opportunities for Involvement: School’s increasing positive reputation shows strong parent responses
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leadership with clear vision and ambition for high standards
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place, pupils feel safe and secure
Extracurricular Offerings: Work experience for all Year 10 and sixth form students
Career Counselling Services: Effective guidance prepares pupils well for next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support plans accelerating individual progress
Subjects Offered: Focus on vocational courses and basic skills
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Waverley Studio College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.

It has 220 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 16% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Waverley Studio College is a 14-19 Academy which prepares students for careers in Health, Creative Technology and Enterprise.

We welcome applications from all students who are keen to explore different learning opportunities and who enjoy working in applied, vocational settings. Learning takes place on school site and in the workplace with employers who are keen to support our students' aspirations.

As a student at Waverley Studio College you will be assigned a Learning Coach who will support you throughout your time with us to make sure you are meeting your goals and targets, maximising opportunities to make sure you take the next successful step to your future career. We will provide you with industry experience, creative learning environments and the framework which will make sure you succeed.

Join us for an exciting start to your future career, highlighting new directions, developing humanity and acquiring knowledge.

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Ofset report Good Outstanding -
Age range 14-19 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 14.9 8.3 18.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 16% 0% -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 -1.33 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 30.8 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 16% 32.27% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 44.69% 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% 31.13% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.85% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 17.18% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 2.38 2.94 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 73% 91.76% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 71 140 144
Pupils staying in education 70% 88.41% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 44% 35.82% 32.73%
School sixth forms 20% 30.85% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 7% 11.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 10.32% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.26% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.12% 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 -1.38 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 29.3 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 27% 35.15% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 46.51% 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 0% 29.66% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 14.23% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 18.76% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 2.24 3.02 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 74% 92.12% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 74 140 141
Pupils staying in education 74% 90.01% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 50% 35.88% 34.03%
School sixth forms 12% 32.43% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 12% 11.73% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 10.12% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.83% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.22% 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 -0.96 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 29.9 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 14% 6 29.84% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 28% 8 43.52% 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 0% 30.49% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 13.17% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 19.23% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 2.27 2.95 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 92% 92.99% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 52 130 135
Pupils staying in education 90% 89.72% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 50% 34.11% 33.25%
School sixth forms 27% 34.95% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 13% 9.14% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 11.49% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.78% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.59% 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 -0.53 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 34.2 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 8% 13 28.45% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 36% 16 41.81% 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 0% 28.92% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 12.28% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 17.63% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 2.32 2.88 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 86% 90.88% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 44 131 140
Pupils staying in education - 80.5% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 50% 27.29% 28.31%
School sixth forms 23% 34.1% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 11.61% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 9.1% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.33% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.89% 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 -0.01 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 41.5 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 21% 29.99% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 43.66% 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% 30% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 16.12% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 18% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 85% 85.6% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 60 126 145
Pupils staying in education - 40.27% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 28.18% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 33.19% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 20% 11.09% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6.6% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.16% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.48% 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 40 28.91 30.01
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) - 28.08 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 12.4% 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 45 183 201
Students staying in education 56% 67.68% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.64% 6.08%
Students entering employment 17% 13.79% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 16% 10.34% 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 - 30.92 33.41
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 30.39 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 17.43% 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 61 233 248
Students staying in education 61% 70.09% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.74% 5%
Students entering employment 7% 9.62% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 23% 12.15% 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 44.00 26.82 29.39
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) - 25.77 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 10.81% 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 27 213 232
Students staying in education 52% 67.85% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 4.02% 7.77%
Students entering employment 11% 13.04% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 8.87% 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 - 25.97 29.03
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 25.47 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 10.02% 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 - 1 3
Students staying in education - 18.54% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.39% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 9.48% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.98% 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 - 22.71 26.73
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 23.22 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 9.57% 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 - 5 3
Students staying in education - 24.64% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.17% 6.37%
Students entering employment - 11.33% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.5% 4.23%
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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

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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
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Student teacher ratio at Waverley Studio College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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