Winchcombe School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Greet Road Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LB |
| Phone | 01242602233 |
| Reference Number | 136764 |
Winchcombe School has been rated as 'Good' in its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school has a strong sense of community and is recognized for its supportive environment where pupils feel safe and have their voices heard. The leadership emphasizes high expectations, fostering values like integrity and responsibility, which are integrated into the curriculum. While the majority of pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning, some disruptions occur due to a small minority of pupils struggling with focus and behavior, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school excels in various areas, maintaining effective safeguarding practices and a well-rounded curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 528 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.52%
Girls: 48.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 58 | 56 | 114 |
| 8 | 60 | 52 | 112 |
| 9 | 56 | 46 | 102 |
| 10 | 52 | 52 | 104 |
| 11 | 46 | 50 | 96 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.7% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Winchcombe School | |
| 11 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community at the school.
- High expectations for pupils' behavior and academic performance.
- Wide and varied curriculum that prioritizes personal development.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Good engagement in extra-curricular activities.
- Staff feel well supported and proud to work at the school.
- Leaders ensure timely intervention for pupils falling behind in reading.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, learning objectives are not clearly defined.
- Some pupils with SEND do not manage their behavior well in lessons.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 119 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 73 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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