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Winchcombe School
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- Winchcombe GL54 5LB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils know and remember curriculum content successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school site is calm and purposeful.
Strengths and Challenges: Most staff feel well supported by leaders and are proud to work at the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils have different ways to express their views to leaders.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly to resolve incidents of bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have strengthened the curriculum since the previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders act swiftly to resolve incidents of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have clear processes to manage safe recruitment, and staff receive training on important safeguarding issues.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a range of interesting extra-curricular opportunities, including drama, music, sport, stand-up comedy, and the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a wide range of information and useful experiences as part of a well-designed careers programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are fully included in the life of the school. Most participate well in lessons.
Subjects Offered: The proportion of pupils studying GCSEs in the suite of subjects for the English Baccalaureate is rising.
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Winchcombe School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 491 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our motto is 'Achieving Success Together' whilst pupils and staff work hard each day to build that success we also have an active and engaged group of parents (94% of said they would recommend the school to another parent Ofsted 2018) along with a dedicated and skilled governing body who contribute to Winchcombe School's family ethos.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 15.1 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 48% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 2.30% |
| 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 48% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 48.04% | 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 | 26% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 3.11 | 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 | 95% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.57% | 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 | 0.44 | 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 | 53.8 | 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 | 65% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 49.98% | 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 | 24% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 3.31 | 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 | 92% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.56% | 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.
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 | -0.31 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 31% 14 | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 7 | 50.75% | 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 | 37% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 13 | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 13 | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 3.32 | 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 | 93% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.11% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 45.7 | 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% 5 | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 6 | 52.02% | 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 | 54% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 5 | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 13 | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 3.35 | 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 | 90% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.49% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 50% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 51.78% | 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% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 19.85% | 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 | 89% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.11% | 2.45% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Winchcombe School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
