The Polesworth School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Address | Dordon Road, B78 1QT |
| School Website | www.thepolesworthschool.com |
| Telephone | 1827702205 |
| URN | 136459 |
School Census
| Total | 1471 |
| Girls/Boys | 740/731 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.3%/49.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 215 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2023 | Good |
| 11/03/2015 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 36.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.6 |
| Progress 8 | -0.42 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 36% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.11 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.97 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 466 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 247 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 476 |
| As first preference | 309 |
| As second preference | 117 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 427 |
| As first preference | 272 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 276 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 445 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 449 |
| As first preference | 325 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 263 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 400 |
| As first preference | 285 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 265 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 61% |
| no | 39% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Birchwood Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Birchwood Avenue, , B78 1QU
Dordon Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Roman Way, , B78 1PJ