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Windsor High School and Sixth Form

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

personMr Stephen Lanckham

corporate_fareWINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHalesowen, B63 4BB

language Visit Website phone 1215501452

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,726

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Attainment 8

46.5

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Dudley

#1,462 of 3,216 nationally

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Windsor High School and Sixth Form is a Academy converter secondary school in Halesowen, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Windsor High School and Sixth Form is an academy converter in Halesowen, Dudley, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,760 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing the school #5 in Dudley and #1,462 of 3,216 nationally. 42.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 32.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

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

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

42.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.5%

Entering EBacc64.00%

EBacc APS4.18

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57.90%

EBacc APS4.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.94

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.2

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.04

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.12

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

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

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

141

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A11.9%

Achieving A*–B32.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.5%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

106

Retention rate88.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 October 2024

Inspection Report

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04 May 2022

Inspection Report

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22 November 2016

Inspection Report

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13 November 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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20 September 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-11-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-11-13

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,760 pupils. During this period, there were 50 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,760	50	2.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,749	123	7.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,735	86	5.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,739	72	4.1%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,745	66	3.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,718	79	4.6%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,726	85	4.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,737	60	3.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,741	57	3.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,754	69	3.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,765	57	3.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,721	46	2.7%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,730	7	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,730	40	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,742	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,742	25	1.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,743	30	1.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,697	24	1.4%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,699	28	1.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,706	25	1.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,610	28	1.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,611	29	1.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,614	25	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,655	29	1.8%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,664	43	2.6%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,671	30	1.8%	3.1%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 80 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 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.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%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 agree30%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree27%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree30%

agree16%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable23%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree23%

agree13%

disagree26%

strongly disagree32%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree35%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree34%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree49%

agree47%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree30%

disagree12%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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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.

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

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