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White Spire School
- All-through
- West Bletchley MK3 6EW
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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 | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exceptional progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour across the school is exemplary, with strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff assess pupils' starting points precisely, providing the right level of work and ambitious targets to ensure every pupil makes exceptional progress.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well with strong support for diverse needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour, showing respect and kindness.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders check regularly on the quality of teaching and learning; all staff are motivated and effective.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching, learning, and assessment are outstanding; activities are meticulously planned to ensure exceptional progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are very supportive and cater well to individual needs, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff are highly skilled, adapting methods to individual needs, ensuring outstanding progress.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents praise the school and recommend it wholeheartedly. The school engages with parents positively.
Communication with Parents: Parents speak highly of the communication and support provided by the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are extremely satisfied with the school's impact on their children鈥檚 confidence and self-esteem.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express high satisfaction, noting positive impact on students' social lives.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders handle conflicts and concerns effectively with high aspirations for all pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders continually improve the school, ensuring that teaching standards are high and aligned with students' needs.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership ensures a coherent curriculum aligned with life skills and qualifications.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour is exemplary around the school, with older pupils setting positive examples.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are uncompromising in their determination to keep students safe; personal development is a priority.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: School provides a safe, inclusive environment where pupils are well-cared for.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers a range of extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students participate in engaging activities that complement their academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: The school鈥檚 outside area is well planned, with facilities like an outdoor gym and gardening area.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Diverse activities prepare pupils for adulthood, including Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award and community involvement.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive first-rate careers advice and guidance, leading to further education, employment, or training.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Highly skilled teaching ensures that students are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent guidance with termly careers weeks and work experiences.
Support for SEND: School works successfully with pupils having speech, language, and communication needs, providing extensive support.
Support for SEND: Bespoke curriculum effectively meets needs of pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Pupils gain accreditations from Entry Level to Level 1 in many subjects such as hospitality, catering, hair and beauty, and construction.
Subjects Offered: Broad range with focus on English, maths, cooking, and PSHE.
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About Us
White Spire School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 166 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 2-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.2 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.6% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.5% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.59% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 85 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.98% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 50.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.29% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | 10.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.43% | 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 | - | 20.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.42 | 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 | 100% | 93.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 25.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 85% | 25.88% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.44% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.3% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.39% | 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 | - | 17.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.61% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.27 | 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 | 100% | 93.44% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 177 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.13% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 25.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 93% | 26.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.38% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.37% | 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 | - | 24.95% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.53 | 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 | 100% | 93.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 154 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.4% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 74% | 26.87% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.42% | 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 | - | 22.84% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.26 | 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 | 100% | 87.07% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 19.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 79% | 19.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.73% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.81% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47% | 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 | - | 31.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.06% | 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 | 96% | 79.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 152 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 53.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.47% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 67% | 12.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.73% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at White Spire School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1