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Weston Secondary School
- Secondary
- Southampton SO19 9QP
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Not all pupils are achieving consistently well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils do not behave well which disrupts learning.
Qualifications and Training: Significant investment in training staff to develop their knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Not all staff have the skills they need to ensure effective teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Delivery of curriculum varies; some staff lack necessary knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback.
Communication: School needs more consistent communication about pupils' progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed responses from parents; some satisfied, others see room for improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective actions taken to address conflicts and concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust has provided significant support to enhance education quality.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Many pupils confident they have someone to speak to if needed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying occurs but staff take action; some pupils lack confidence in handling.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities including music and sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils spoke highly of their involvement.
Career Counselling Services: Effective career information available from Year 7 to Year 11.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Support for pupils is available but varies in quality.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support in specialist provisions is effective, but not consistent across the curriculum.
Subjects Offered: Low proportions studying the English Baccalaureate; alternative options available.
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Weston Secondary School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 806 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | 48% | 33% |
| 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 | -0.51 | 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 | 22% | 21.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 32.95% | 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 | 5% | 16.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 6.57% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 9.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.81 | 2.26 | 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 | - | 80.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 40.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.67% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 35.4 | 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 | 22% | 25.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 36.9% | 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 | 5% | 17.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 12.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.82 | 2.54 | 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 | - | 83.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 44.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.07% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Weston Secondary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1