Weobley High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Burton Wood Weobley Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8ST |
| Phone | 01544318159 |
| Reference Number | 116952 |
Weobley High School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning. Many students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and appreciate the individualized approach leaders take to ensure that their needs are met, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is broad and flexible, enabling students to prepare well for their future education and careers. However, there are some subjects where the curriculum lacks the same depth and structure found in others, which affects overall consistency in students' learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 529 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.5%
Girls: 46.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 60 | 48 | 108 |
| 8 | 55 | 51 | 106 |
| 9 | 53 | 55 | 108 |
| 10 | 58 | 47 | 105 |
| 11 | 57 | 45 | 102 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe, and enjoy a supportive school community.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and use effective assessment strategies.
- The school prioritizes reading and has strong support systems for weaker readers.
- Pupils actively engage in extra-curricular activities and contribute to the school community.
- The school's curriculum is flexible and well-matched to students' needs at key stage 4.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of the online safeguarding record-keeping system by staff.
- Some subjects lack effective mapping of subject-specific knowledge and skills.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 79 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Weobley Primary School
Burton Wood, Weobley, Herefordshire, HR4 8ST |
0.09 miles |
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St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
Dilwyn, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 8HR |
2.26 miles |
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Canon Pyon CofE Academy
Canon Pyon, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 8PF |
3.38 miles |
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Almeley Primary School
Almeley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6LH |
4.37 miles |
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Pembridge CofE Primary School
Bearwood Lane, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9EA |
4.41 miles |
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Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
Staunton-on-Wye, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7LT |
4.59 miles |
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