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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderBoys
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityWiltshire
AddressExeter Street, SP1 2ED
School Websitewww.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/
Telephone1722333851
URN136500

School Census

Total 1178
Girls/Boys 120/1058
Girls/Boys Ratio 10.2%/89.8%
% pupils where English not first language 7.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 39
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start DateOfsted Rating
15/11/2022 Outstanding
05/12/2006 Outstanding
Inspection Date 15/11/2022
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/12/2006
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
15 November 2022School inspection: OutstandingView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 72.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 95.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 99.40%
Entering EBacc 37.40%
EBacc average point score 6.44
Progress 8 0.55
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 71.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 94%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 97%
Entering EBacc 52%
EBacc average point score 6.57
Progress 8 0.56
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 76
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 98%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 98%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 6.86
Progress 8 0.58

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications249
As first preference213
As second preference18
As third preference18
Total Offers Made157
first preference offers155
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications246
As first preference212
As second preference23
As third preference11
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers156
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications236
As first preference203
As second preference19
As third preference13
Total Offers Made158
first preference offers154
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.69%
Total Applications339
As first preference267
As second preference28
As third preference19
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers158
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications236
As first preference206
As second preference23
As third preference7
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers159
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications208
As first preference188
As second preference11
As third preference8
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers158
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications212
As first preference179
As second preference13
As third preference19
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers159
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications212
As first preference179
As second preference21
As third preference11
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers160
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications176
As first preference148
As second preference15
As third preference12
Total Offers Made122
first preference offers122
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications178
As first preference158
As second preference8
As third preference12
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers129
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications160
As first preference148
As second preference6
As third preference6
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers119
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
61%
agree
32%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
59%
agree
37%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
51%
agree
39%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
5%
agree
6%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
9%
not applicable
74%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
28%
agree
45%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
35%
agree
19%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
not applicable
38%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
7%
no
93%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
43%
agree
29%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
10%
dont know 10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
77%
agree
21%
disagree
1%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
65%
agree
29%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
38%
agree
45%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
47%
agree
44%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
60%
agree
36%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
44%
agree
42%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
95%
no
5%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
70.8%
indian ethnic origin
5%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.8%
african ethnic origin
2.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.9%
chinese ethnic origin
1.8%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
72.9%
indian ethnic origin
4.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.2%
african ethnic origin
1.8%
chinese ethnic origin
1.5%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.9%

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