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Whitefriars School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Whitefriars School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and during unstructured times, with an emphasis on diversity and respect.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils鈥� reading is checked, and those falling behind get extra support to catch up.
Academic Progress: Published outcomes for pupils have been low; significant curriculum changes are ensuring improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are happy in their work and praise changes by leaders.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Assessment in the primary phase is effective; less consistent in secondary and sixth form.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching in some subjects lacks focus on crucial knowledge, limiting pupil achievement.
Communication with Parents: The school provides regular updates through Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents give feedback through Ofsted Parent View which informs inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts like bullying are rare and resolved swiftly.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders focused on improving curriculum and have clear plans for further improvements.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare, and systems are in place to support pupils if problems arise.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils engage in leadership activities and behave well in lessons and breaks.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on personal development and understanding significant issues like diversity.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils engage in activities like the mini-Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils relish learning outside the classroom, balancing academics and activities.
Career Counselling Services: There is a well-designed and extensive careers programme.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum changes ensure pupils are well prepared for next stages.
Support for SEND: Effective systems for identifying and communicating needs enable equal curriculum access.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum now matches national expectations, though some subjects need clearer knowledge goals.
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About Us
Whitefriars School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1484 students from age 3-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 47% | 63.69% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 11.38% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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 | 105 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 91 | 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 | 60% 11 | 64.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 13.81% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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 | 106 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 6 | 91 | 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 | 71% 14 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 12.38% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
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 | 108 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 90 | 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 | 85% | 61.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10.41% | 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 | 9.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
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 | -0.80 | 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 | 35.9 | 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 | 29% | 40.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 51.42% | 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 | 73% | 47.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 20.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 27.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 3.56 | 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% | 95.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 168 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 95.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 26.33% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 44.53% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.87% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.6% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 41% | 39.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 51.42% | 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 | 79% | 45.21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 18.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 24.32% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 3.57 | 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% | 95.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 59 | 166 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 94.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 38.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.14% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.57% | 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 | - | 27.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.56% | 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 | - | 35.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.39% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.83 | 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 | - | 95.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 94.25% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.42% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.08% | 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 | - | 27.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.22% | 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 | - | 32.22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.71 | 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 | - | 87% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 180 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 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 | - | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.39% | 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 | - | 30.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.72% | 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 | - | 96.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 177 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 25.82% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.27% | 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 | 17.33 | 31.64 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.21 | 31.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 14.81% | 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 | - | 271 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 78.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.08% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.92% | 9.05% |
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.
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.
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.
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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 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitefriars School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1