Waddesdon Church of England School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Baker Street Waddesdon Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP18 0LQ |
| Phone | 01296651382 |
| Reference Number | 137355 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1007 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.76%
Girls: 51.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 66 | 77 | 143 |
| 8 | 70 | 75 | 145 |
| 9 | 70 | 76 | 146 |
| 10 | 76 | 69 | 145 |
| 11 | 72 | 68 | 140 |
| 12 | 68 | 83 | 151 |
| 13 | 69 | 68 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.8% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-02-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Waddesdon Church of England School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-07-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-06-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-07-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-06-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.51 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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2.17 miles |
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2.72 miles |
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3.39 miles |
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Thomas Hickman School
Belgrave Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HP |
3.7 miles |
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Stone Church of England Combined School
Oxford Road, Stone, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8PD |
3.85 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England School
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4.03 miles |
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Whitchurch Combined School
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4.2 miles |
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4.3 miles |
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4.34 miles |
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4.34 miles |
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Ashfold School
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4.35 miles |
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4.48 miles |
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4.66 miles |
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4.78 miles |
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Haddenham Community Junior School
Woodways, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8DS |
4.78 miles |
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Elmhurst School
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4.86 miles |
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2.98 miles |
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3.72 miles |
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4.15 miles |
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4.53 miles |
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4.63 miles |
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4.67 miles |
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4.67 miles |