Lavington School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Unknown
Address The Spring
Market Lavington
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 4EB
Phone 01380812352
Reference Number 136389

Lavington School continues to demonstrate good performance and is regarded as a positive learning environment by its pupils. They express pride in their school, enjoying their education characterized by supportive teachers and a calm atmosphere. There is a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities that enhance pupils' personal development and leadership skills. The school has shown a commitment to developing an ambitious curriculum and effective teaching practices that are well-received by students. However, some challenges persist, particularly in the consistent use of assessment across all subjects. While pupils are generally making good progress, there are areas within the curriculum where misconceptions may not be adequately addressed, impacting some students' understanding. Effective measures are in place for special educational needs, further enhancing the school's inclusivity and support structures.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 871
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.21%
Girls: 48.79%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 13.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.1

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 93 79 172
8 92 89 181
9 92 84 176
10 85 85 170
11 84 88 172
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92.8%
White, Other 2.1%
Unclassified 1.5%
Mixed, Other 1.3%
White & Asian 0.5%
Irish 0.5%
Chinese 0.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.2%
Indian 0.2%
White & Black (African) 0.1%
Pakistani 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 06 Jun 2023
Date Report
06 Jun 2023 School inspection
14 Nov 2017 Short inspection
08 Jul 2014 Full inspection:
12 Dec 2012 Monitoring visit
26 Sep 2012 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
09 Jun 2009 Curriculum and development visit
Previously as Lavington School
09 Jun 2009 Curriculum and development visit
11 Mar 2008 Full inspection:
11 Mar 2008 Full inspection:
17 Nov 2003 Full inspection
17 Nov 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils describe the school as a happy and supportive place.
  • Strong relationships exist between pupils and teachers.
  • The curriculum is ambitious, offering a wide range of knowledge.
  • Effective training and support for staff enhance teaching quality.
  • Pupil behavior is positive, contributing to a conducive learning environment.
  • A comprehensive personal development and careers program is in place.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent use of assessment across some areas of the curriculum.
  • Some pupils struggle to articulate their learning effectively.

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)
50.3

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 57.6%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 74.4%

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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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 98 9
Third Preference 19 1
From another Local Authority 0 0

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