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The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College
- Secondary
- Dudley DY8 5SP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Academic Progress: GCSE outcomes need improvement, especially for low-attaining pupils.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive well-targeted training to improve their teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have improved in using pupil information for lesson planning.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective teaching for middle- and high-attaining pupils; challenges remain for low-attaining pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: School is well-managed and parents are encouraged to get involved.
Communication: Parents value the school's caring ethos and feel well-informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally happy and satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively handle concerns raised by students and parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented effective plans to address weaknesses.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe and supported.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, but 'Prevent' duty needs better implementation.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of extracurricular activities are available for students.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students manage academic responsibilities alongside extracurricular activities well.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor facilities are adequate and support student activities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for further education with a broad curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for SEND at Key Stage 3; variable progress at Key Stage 4.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects offered at GCSE and A-Level.
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The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 963 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 63% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 11.60% |
| 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 42.3 | 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 | 36% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 12% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 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 | 97% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 37% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 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 | 7% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 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 | 90% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.4% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 42.3 | 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 | 30% 9 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 1 | 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 | 11% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 2 | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 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 | 91% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 39% 8 | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 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 | 10% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 1 | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 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 | 91% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 47% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 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 | 11% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 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 | 93% | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2% | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Wordsley School Business & Enterprise & Music College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1