The Stonehenge School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holders Road Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7PW |
| Phone | 01980623407 |
| Reference Number | 126458 |
The Stonehenge School maintains a good standard of education, marked by a positive atmosphere where pupils enjoy attending. The new headteacher is setting ambitious expectations and fostering a safe and respectful environment amid a period of growth and challenges. The leadership is focused on improving attendance and addressing behavior that occasionally falls short of the school's high standards. While the school excels in various areas, there are still aspects, particularly in the implementation of the curriculum in certain subjects, that require further improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1079 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.07%
Girls: 48.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 117 | 218 |
| 8 | 113 | 113 | 226 |
| 9 | 121 | 96 | 217 |
| 10 | 111 | 107 | 218 |
| 11 | 105 | 95 | 200 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.5% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| African | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 Apr 2017 | Short inspection |
| 23 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils take pride in their uniform and enjoy coming to school.
- Leaders set a clear vision and have heightened expectations for pupils and staff.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Assessment practices are well used to track student understanding and improvement.
- Pupils benefit from a broad and varied curriculum with strong extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across some subjects, particularly languages.
- A few pupils use inappropriate language without understanding its implications.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 27 | 32 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 76 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 19 | 38 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 76 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 18 | 35 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 76 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 26 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 22 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 76 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 21 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 27 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 76 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 30 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 76 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 23 | 38 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 76 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 26 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 38 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 76 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 19 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 76 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 54 | 22 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Second Preference | 89 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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