Shipston High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Darlingscote Road Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire CV36 4DY |
| Phone | 01608661833 |
| Reference Number | 138767 |
Shipston High School has demonstrated a strong overall performance, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas. The school fosters an environment where pupils are at the center of learning, exhibiting mature behavior and respect toward peers and staff. Leaders are proactive and committed to enhancing the educational experience, supporting pupils' academics and personal development with a broad curriculum. However, challenges remain in providing consistent support for pupils with special educational needs, particularly those without an Education, Health and Care plan, and in effectively communicating progress to parents.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 600 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.5%
Girls: 50.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 63 | 59 | 122 |
| 8 | 51 | 69 | 120 |
| 9 | 68 | 54 | 122 |
| 10 | 56 | 61 | 117 |
| 11 | 59 | 60 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Shipston High School - A Specialist Technology College | |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Broad and balanced curriculum developed with clear knowledge and skills progression
- High expectations from leaders fostering good academic achievement
- Effective tracking of behavior incidents to support positive classroom behavior
- Well-planned personal development curriculum promoting broader pupil growth
- Supportive career guidance from early on in secondary education
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for pupils with SEND who do not have an EHC plan
- Lack of a robust system to quickly identify pupils needing reading support
- Communication with parents about student progress needs improvement
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.9% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 1 |
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Shipston-on-Stour Primary School
Station Road, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4BT |
0.26 miles |
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Newbold and Tredington CofE Primary School
Manor Farm Road, Tredington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4NZ |
1.64 miles |
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Ilmington CofE Primary School
Back Street, Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4LJ |
3.18 miles |
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Brailes Church of England Primary School
Lower Brailes, Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 5AP |
3.66 miles |
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