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Matravers School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr Simon Riding

location_onWestbury, BA13 3QH

language Visit Website phone 1373822666

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

890

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Wiltshire

#1,357 of 3,216 nationally

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Matravers School is a Foundation school secondary school in Westbury, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Matravers School is a foundation school in Westbury, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 926 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47, placing the school #12 in Wiltshire and #1,357 of 3,216 nationally. 43.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 53.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.22 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

43.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.5%

Entering EBacc33.60%

EBacc APS4.11

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.10%

EBacc APS3.8

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.22

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.47

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.7

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.2%

Achieving A*–A32.3%

Achieving A*–B53.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate80.0%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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09 October 2018

Inspection Report

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05 February 2015

Inspection Report

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13 May 2013

Inspection Report

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19 February 2013

Inspection Report

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13 July 2011

Inspection Report

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17 May 2011

Inspection Report

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28 April 2010

Inspection Report

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03 February 2009

Inspection Report

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24 January 2007

Inspection Report

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10 December 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-09-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-10-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-02-05

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 926 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	926	27	2.9%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	921	28	3.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	905	15	1.7%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	915	19	2.1%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	905	32	3.5%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	883	33	3.7%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	890	18	2.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	896	10	1.1%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	859	7	0.8%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	863	21	2.4%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	871	15	1.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	830	14	1.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	841	9	1.1%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	840	33	3.9%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	840	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	840	19	2.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	847	15	1.8%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	844	24	2.8%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	851	24	2.8%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	864	23	2.7%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	830	24	2.9%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	832	18	2.2%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	838	32	3.8%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	851	34	4.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	857	25	2.9%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	875	28	3.2%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree20%

disagree17%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree25%

disagree22%

strongly disagree19%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree37%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree47%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree36%

disagree5%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree36%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy