Wykham Park
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ruskin Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9HY |
| Phone | 01295251451 |
| Reference Number | 138499 |
Wykham Park continues to demonstrate good performance since its last inspection in 2018, showing significant commitment to the success of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The majority of pupils enjoy their time at school, adhering to the school's values and maintaining good behavior. The school provides a broad curriculum designed to build knowledge effectively over the years, providing students with diverse learning opportunities. However, improvements are still needed in attendance to ensure all pupils achieve academic success, particularly among disadvantaged groups.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 832 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.36%
Girls: 49.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 58 | 123 |
| 8 | 85 | 89 | 174 |
| 9 | 119 | 80 | 199 |
| 10 | 81 | 82 | 163 |
| 11 | 52 | 67 | 119 |
| 12 | 5 | 21 | 26 |
| 13 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.6% |
| White, Other | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils generally enjoy attending school and conduct themselves well.
- The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity and support for SEND students.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities enriches students' educational experience.
- Excellent leadership and high expectations contribute to positive learning environments.
- Pupils demonstrate good progression in their reading skills due to targeted support.
- High quality of work is produced by pupils across subjects, especially in the sixth form.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with regular attendance, impacting their learning.
- Outcomes for certain pupil groups do not yet reflect the school's ambitions.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 39.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.69 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.07 |
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 | 4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 89 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 71 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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0.46 miles |
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