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Westlands School
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- Swale ME10 1PF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are making good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good and respectful.
Academic Progress: Ambitious broad curriculum helps students achieve well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and orderly conduct reflects positive attitudes
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and receive high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Collaboration between subject leaders is improving teaching quality rapidly.
Qualifications and Training: Confident in new learning introductions
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good but needs more consistent support and challenge for all pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Supports varied teaching approaches
Strengths and Challenges: Effective use of assessments, but needs to address knowledge gaps
Opportunities for Involvement: The school is oversubscribed and parents recommend it highly.
Communication: Staff maintain contact with parents as much as possible.
Parent Satisfaction: Eight out of ten parents would recommend the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: School council engages parent views
Communication: Staff listen to concerns; high parental value on opportunities
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate support for student aspirations
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly on any concerns raised.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are focused on further improvement with bespoke training and support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Students confident to share worries with staff
Actions for Quality Improvement: Reflective leadership identifies improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Instances of bullying are rare, and staff act swiftly to resolve issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust the adults in the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Provisions help students develop productive behaviors
Promoting Welfare and Safety: RADAR values teach societal safety
Extracurricular Offerings: The curriculum is enriched by a range of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The structured approach to lessons helps students balance their responsibilities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range supports personal development
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Bespoke support for balancing needs
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is developing well with new leadership.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form is improving rapidly with good progress by students.
Career Counselling Services: Rich careers programme enhances future awareness
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students well-prepared for post-18 choices
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive effective support and challenge.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective strategies in place for SEND inclusion
Subjects Offered: The curriculum offers a wide range of subjects including arts, technology, and vocational courses.
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About Us
Westlands School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1774 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
84.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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 | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 64% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 14.70% |
| 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 44.5 | 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 | 45% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 39.45% | 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 | 11% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.56 | 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 | 94% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 300 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 38% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 41.56% | 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 | 18% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 2.78 | 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 | 94% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 266 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.76% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 42.4 | 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 | 39% 8 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 13 | 42.83% | 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 | 31% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 6 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 12 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 2.86 | 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% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.64% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 40.5 | 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 | 31% | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 7 | 41.45% | 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 | 11% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 1 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.81 | 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 | 97% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 281 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.64% | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 43 | 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 | 31% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 40.73% | 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 | 27% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 18.05% | 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% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 287 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.98% | 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 | 25.71 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.02% | 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 | 59 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.04% | 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 | 31.52 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.32% | 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 | 64 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 27% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 39% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.73% | 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 | 24.63 4 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.72% | 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 | 97 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.98% | 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 | 20.67 4 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.00 8 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.62% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 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 | 24.12 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.13 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 9.87% | 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 | 33 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.42% | 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westlands School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1