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Woolmer Hill School
- Secondary
- Haslemere GU27 1QB
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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 attain good results and make good progress, especially in English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students conduct themselves extremely well, dress smartly, and greet visitors warmly.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders changed systems to track students鈥� progress more easily and intervene quickly.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers aim to improve regularly and follow the headteacher鈥檚 example. Some excellent practices are shared widely.
Communication: Parents commended the academy for improvements in communication about children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents confirm that behaviour has improved considerably in the last 18 months.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher has addressed underachievement by students and weak performance by teachers.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders prioritise improvements to teaching quality, resulting in increasing proportion of outstanding lessons.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust risk assessments and secure grounds ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Extensive programme of assemblies supports promoting British values effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Very active involvement with local community events and commendations for charitable work.
Career Counselling Services: Good-quality information, advice, and guidance from Year 9 onwards.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Special needs coordinator ensures equal access to good teaching and focused support.
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Woolmer Hill School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 888 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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"I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to Woolmer Hill. My conviction that Woolmer Hill School offers young people a top-notch education is based on our thriving and encouraging school community. It's an amazing location to develop and learn ". Head teacher Clare Talbot. There are roughly 640 students at Woolmer Hill, a thriving mixed, comprehensive academy, ranging in age from 11 to 16 years. Situated on a beautiful site on the outskirts of Haslemere, the school attracts pupils from a wide area including Thursley, Grayshott, Beacon Hill, Chiddingfold, Grayswood, Hindhead, Liphook and Churt, as well as Haslemere itself. We take an all-inclusive approach to education that emphasises respect for one another and active participation in all facets of school life. We have extremely high standards for all of our students because we believe that every member of our school community should be given the opportunity to realise their full potential. We place a great deal of emphasis on developing independent, life-long learners and work closely with our post-16 partners to ensure that our students have the qualities necessary to succeed in post-16 settings and beyond to university and the workplace. We make maximum use of the exceptional resources available to us on the site, including our 25 acre grounds and The Edge sports centre with its large multi-purpose sports' hall and two flood lit all-weather pitches. We provide a broad selection of courses taught by qualified instructors using qualified materials. to provide a top-notch education that equips our pupils to become highly motivated, accountable, and qualified young adults. We encourage everyone in the school to "be the best that they can be." If you would like to visit the school for a tour then please contact the Headteacher's PA: Geraldine Keeley [email protected], or call us on (01428) 654055.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 48% | 79% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 50% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 37.51% | 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 | 28% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.76 | 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 | 92% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.23% | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 54% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 39.76% | 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 | 30% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 2.81 | 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 | 94% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 63% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.09 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 50% 10 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 8 | 38.69% | 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 | 34% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 9 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 14 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 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 | 93% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 68% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.54% | 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 | 0.41 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 60% 2 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 4 | 37.83% | 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 | 38% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 4 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 3 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 2.74 | 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 | 96% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 58% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 38.25% | 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 | 53% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 13.62% | 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 | 97% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.8% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woolmer Hill School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1