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Whittington Green School
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Whittington Green School
- Secondary
- Chesterfield S41 9LG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: At the end of key stage 4, pupils鈥� progress matches national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most behave well and treat each other with respect. Pupils learn in a calm, orderly environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive clear, useful guidance and training to support pupils effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers adapt their teaching so pupils can keep up or catch up.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers give feedback that helps pupils improve their work. Some subjects need better planning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are included in planning and reviewing support for SEND pupils.
Communication: Staff communicate openly and supportively with pupils and their families.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered via Ofsted Parent View surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff take pupils鈥� concerns seriously and help them sort issues out, including bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed a curriculum to ensure pupils are successful in education and life.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and can go to the support centre with worries.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The safeguarding team ensures pupils get the right help and teaches them how to stay safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can join clubs like sign language, craft, and sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school provides opportunities that broaden pupils' horizons.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils appreciate the visits to local facilities like the town library.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn about the range of options available in education, training, and employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The school offers various educational and extracurricular activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive high-quality support with useful guidance for teachers.
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About Us
Whittington Green School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 609 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | -0.34 | 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 | 40.2 | 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 | 27% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 43.48% | 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 | 19% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.67 | 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 | 96% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 50 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.07% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 42.6 | 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 | 31% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 44.28% | 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 | 13% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.76 | 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 | 80% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 30% 6 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 7 | 44.55% | 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 | 12% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.77 | 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 | 86% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 64% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.63% | 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 | -0.87 | 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 | 35.3 | 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 | 24% 1 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 3 | 42.79% | 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% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.47 | 2.66 | 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 | 89% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.21% | 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 | -0.64 | 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 | 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 | 23% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 44.71% | 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 | 16% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 14.71% | 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% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.79% | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whittington Green School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1