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The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form
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- Leyburn DL8 5HY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Strong ambitions for pupils with inclusive opportunities to flourish.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour; respectful relationships, fewer instances of bullying.
Strengths and Challenges: Skilled staff but some need better clarity in explanations.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents recommend the school and praise pastoral care.
Communication: Clear communication with parents about safety and next steps.
Parent Satisfaction: Large proportion satisfied, positive about support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to evaluate and develop curriculum and assessment strategies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Instances of poor behavior and bullying have decreased over time.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong, caring culture with excellent external relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse clubs including CCF, Japanese puzzle club, and memorial garden group.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Timetabled enrichment activities for all year groups.
Career Counselling Services: Clearly planned careers provision with Baker Clause met.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Access to ambitious curriculum but needs further training for staff.
Subjects Offered: Limited curriculum in Sixth Form; needs broader subject access.
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The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 363 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our institution, in our opinion, exists to support all of its pupils in realising their aspirations. The school is a gateway to the world, preparing our young people to be highly successful citizens, and all of us who work in the school are committed to making this happen . We work as a team to support each and every student throughout this process. We are aspirational and hold everyone who is a part of the school community in the greatest regard. In addition to having high test scores, we want our students to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. All three, not just one. If we succeed in this, pupils will have options. Choice also liberates. We think that every facet of teaching and learning must be excellent. All stakeholders must have solid, respectful relationships, in our opinion, in order for this to happen. We must cooperate! We think that a future-focused curriculum that is exciting and stimulating is essential to keeping children interested and engaged. All appraisals, in our opinion, must be precise and instructive. We must understand what to change and how to change it.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 48.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 73 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 50.98% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 3.29 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 78 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 3.11% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 16 | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 10 | 48.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 1 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 3.22 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 14 | 47.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 3 | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 2 | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 73 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 46.79% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 18.69% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 16% | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.17% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 31.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 0% | 54.92% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 43% | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 7.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 35.42 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 21.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 17% | 55.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 22.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 33% | 11.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 14.21 5 | 31.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 12.00 12 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.36% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 24 | 181 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 56.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 7.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.79 7 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.67 4 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.38% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 36.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 18.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.58 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.94 | 32.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.6% | 17.41% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 42.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 24.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 18 : 1