Writhlington School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Knobsbury Lane Writhlington Radstock Somerset BA3 3NQ |
| Phone | 01761433581 |
| Reference Number | 137548 |
Writhlington School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school maintains high expectations for its students, fostering a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The strengths of the school lie in its well-rounded education and commitment to fostering a respectful culture among pupils, supported by a range of engaging enrichment activities. However, there are still some areas for growth, particularly regarding the implementation of certain subjects within the curriculum and effectively checking pupils' understanding of what they have learned.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 925 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.16%
Girls: 49.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 87 | 168 |
| 8 | 71 | 82 | 153 |
| 9 | 80 | 57 | 137 |
| 10 | 83 | 70 | 153 |
| 11 | 65 | 66 | 131 |
| 12 | 45 | 44 | 89 |
| 13 | 39 | 55 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Writhlington School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Wide range of enrichment activities and clubs.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Strong focus on reading and literacy.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding across subjects.
- Some subject curriculums are in early stages of implementation.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.7% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.88 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.45 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.1% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 52 | 40 |
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