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Windsor High School and Sixth Form
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Windsor High School and Sixth Form
- Secondary
- Dudley B63 4BB
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well across a wide range of subjects. They make exceptional progress in English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well, participate enthusiastically in lessons, and act maturely around the school.
Academic Progress: Students achieve strong academic outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, empathetic, and polite; exemplary attitude to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers display strong enthusiasm for their subjects and plan interesting activities.
Current Educational Practices: A wide range of training and coaching has improved the quality of teaching and learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Continuous professional development linked to curriculum review.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers skilfully use questioning to deepen thinking.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is generally good but some lessons need better matching to different ability levels.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates proactively about student progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parent View website responses were considered, alongside school surveys.
Communication: The school communicates through surveys and meetings during inspections.
Parent Satisfaction: Parent surveys confirm that behaviour is typically good, though there were some concerns about bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders are relentless in improving teaching and learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff quickly resolve issues like bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong strategic vision and evaluation by leaders.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school deals thoroughly with any allegations of bullying.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School deals thoroughly with any allegations of bullying. Students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a consistently applied system of rewards and sanctions. Attendance is above average.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; effective safeguarding measures.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Very high expectations enforced with kindness.
Extracurricular Offerings: An extensive range of lunchtime and after-school activities is available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities include extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs, activities, and trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are encouraged to expand horizons.
Preparation for Sixth Form: First group of A-level students received their grades in 2012 with gaps closing between subjects.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers education and employer engagement.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High-quality destinations chosen from sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive detailed, appropriate support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching assistants support the progress made by disabled students and those with special educational needs.
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About Us
Windsor High School and Sixth Form is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1739 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good 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 |
B
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.30% | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 42% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 43.28% | 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 | 32% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 2.5 | 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% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 287 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.72% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 50 | 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 | 52% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 49.36% | 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 | 25% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 2.83 | 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% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 279 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.4% | 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 | 0.21 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 42% 2 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 43.71% | 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 | 16% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 5 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 9 | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.68 | 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% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 275 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.87% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 46.9 | 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 | 40% | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 8 | 46.54% | 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 | 34% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 2 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 6 | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.72 | 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 | 95% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 48.5 | 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 | 40% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 40.96% | 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 | 24% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.78% | 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 | 95% | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 274 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 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 | 33.81 | 22.4 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.54 | 22.3 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.30% | 6% | 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 | 127 | 582 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 59.29% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9.86% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 18.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10% | 9.05% |
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 | 37.39 | 30.43 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.21 | 31.45 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.8% | 11.25% | 17.7% |
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 | 164 | 808 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 62.14% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 16.71% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.14% | 10.69% |
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.
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 | 30.86 3 | 23.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.67 2 | 24.94 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 6.99% | 13.07% |
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 | 150 | 608 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 53% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 13.17% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.67% | 8.8% |
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 | 27.63 1 | 22.92 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.58 2 | 24.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 5.91% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 63% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 10.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 18.17% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.67% | 4.22% |
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 | 26.74 | 19.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.96 | 21.14 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 3.36% | 12.64% |
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 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 75.83% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 14.17% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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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 Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 19 : 1