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Wood Green School
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- Witney OX28 1DX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are challenged and complete work of good standard
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave maturely and enjoy learning
Qualifications and Training: Staff believe leaders work hard to ensure a motivated and respected team
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have introduced curriculum changes to engage pupils better
Strengths and Challenges: Strong teacher-student relationships allow challenging academic conversations
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents think positively about the school
Communication: Leaders effectively communicate with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are lucky to have this school for their community
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective processes to address conflicts and concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken actions to improve pupil progress and attendance
Managing Bullying and Safety: School has a strong culture of safeguarding
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported by tutors
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities offered
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Additional opportunities provided to help with academic challenges
Career Counselling Services: Leaders have secured support from local college for vocational courses
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are making better progress with well-trained support
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About Us
Wood Green School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 1291 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Ten miles west of Oxford, in the prosperous town of Witney, sits Wood Green, a true comprehensive school.
Because we are a school with strong ideals, everything we do鈥攊ncluding our curriculum, the variety of enrichment programmes, and a focus on student accomplishment and welfare鈥攃ontributes to ensuring that excellence is truly available to all.
Our 2018 GCSE results showed year over year growth and were the best ever for achievement and development.
The Acer Multi-Academy Trust was co-founded by Wood Green and three additional Oxfordshire schools in February 2017.
To give our students the most options in Oxfordshire, our Sixth Form closely collaborates with Henry Box School, Abingdon and Witney College, and other educational institutions.
Our Wood Green Baccalaureate, which organises our curriculum and additional enrichment, makes sure that every student from grades 7 through 13 is recognised for their accomplishments and hard work.
As the National Baccalaureate Trust's main school, we are collaborating with educational institutions around the country to develop the finest curriculum possible for all students.
Students in grades 7 through 13 are honoured for their accomplishments and efforts.
As the National Baccalaureate Trust's main school, we are collaborating with educational institutions around the country to develop the finest curriculum possible for all students.
One of only three such schools in the country, Wood Green is a designated supplier of the Oxfordshire Excellent Musicians Programme.
Nuffield Health selected Wood Green as their national partner school in 2015.
Students at Wood Green School develop a wide range of abilities throughout their time there, which makes them well-prepared for the next phase of their education, work, or training.
In a variety of areas, a significant portion of students receive A* and A grades.
Sixth-graders exhibit model behaviour across the school and serve as great role models for younger kids.
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Because we are a school with strong ideals, everything we do鈥攊ncluding our curriculum, the variety of enrichment programmes, and a focus on student accomplishment and welfare鈥攃ontributes to ensuring that excellence is truly available to all.
Our 2018 GCSE results showed year over year growth and were the best ever for achievement and development.
The Acer Multi-Academy Trust was co-founded by Wood Green and three additional Oxfordshire schools in February 2017.
To give our students the most options in Oxfordshire, our Sixth Form closely collaborates with Henry Box School, Abingdon and Witney College, and other educational institutions.
Our Wood Green Baccalaureate, which organises our curriculum and additional enrichment, makes sure that every student from grades 7 through 13 is recognised for their accomplishments and hard work.
As the National Baccalaureate Trust's main school, we are collaborating with educational institutions around the country to develop the finest curriculum possible for all students.
Students in grades 7 through 13 are honoured for their accomplishments and efforts.
As the National Baccalaureate Trust's main school, we are collaborating with educational institutions around the country to develop the finest curriculum possible for all students.
One of only three such schools in the country, Wood Green is a designated supplier of the Oxfordshire Excellent Musicians Programme.
Nuffield Health selected Wood Green as their national partner school in 2015.
Students at Wood Green School develop a wide range of abilities throughout their time there, which makes them well-prepared for the next phase of their education, work, or training.
In a variety of areas, a significant portion of students receive A* and A grades.
Sixth-graders exhibit model behaviour across the school and serve as great role models for younger kids.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 48% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.60% | - | 31.50% |
| 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 53% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 36% | 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% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 2.7 | 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 | 98% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.11% | 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 | -0.55 | 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 | 39% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 39.72% | 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 | 21% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.9 | 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 | 93% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.35% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 44.2 | 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 | 40% 5 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 11 | 36.04% | 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% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 9 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 11 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.72 | 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% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.97% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 49.1 | 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% | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 35% | 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 | 47% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.7 | 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% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 33.03 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.83 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.60% | 18.51% | 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 | 81 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.77% | 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 | 35.18 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.34 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.1% | 22.47% | 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 | 85 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.2% | 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 | 34.65 4 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.47 1 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.6% | 20.31% | 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 | 77 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.91% | 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 | 30.34 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.13 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 18.43% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
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 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wood Green School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1