Sir William Romney's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lowfield Road Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8AE |
| Phone | 01666502378 |
| Reference Number | 136985 |
Sir William Romney's School has effectively maintained the standards identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating a commitment to the academic and personal development of its pupils. The school fosters a strong community atmosphere where pupils feel supported in their learning and well-being. With rigorous expectations for pupil conduct and a broad enrichment program, the school encourages engagement beyond the classroom. However, the school faces challenges with attendance, as some pupils do not attend regularly, impacting their educational progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 500 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.4%
Girls: 50.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 44 | 51 | 95 |
| 8 | 50 | 55 | 105 |
| 9 | 54 | 48 | 102 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 | 100 |
| 11 | 46 | 52 | 98 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Sir William Romney's School | |
| 21 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils respond well to high expectations academically and for conduct.
- Strong community feel where staff care about pupils' well-being.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Broad range of clubs, trips, and enrichment opportunities.
- Thorough checking of pupils' reading progress.
- Intensive teaching approaches help early-stage readers.
- Well-designed personal development and careers program.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in implementing teaching strategies across parts of the curriculum.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.2% |
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 | 35 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 1 |
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