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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderBoys
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityKent
AddressCommon Lane, DA2 7DA
School Websitewww.wgsb.co.uk
Telephone1322223090
URN137227

School Census

Total 1079
Girls/Boys 86/993
Girls/Boys Ratio 8.0%/92.0%
% pupils where English not first language 13.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 75
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
05/03/2013 Good
13/10/2010 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 05/03/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 13/10/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
13 March 2023School inspectionView
07 November 2017Short inspectionView
05 March 2013Full inspection: GoodView
26 June 2012Curriculum and development visitView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 66.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 92.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 97.30%
Entering EBacc 58.80%
EBacc average point score 6.09
Progress 8 0.65
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 67.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 95%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 99%
Entering EBacc 56%
EBacc average point score 6.08
Progress 8 0.73
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 68
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 95%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 96%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 6.14
Progress 8 0.39

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 2.46%
Total Applications1055
As first preference175
As second preference347
As third preference218
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers71
second preference offers89
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 2.25%
Total Applications969
As first preference182
As second preference315
As third preference171
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers81
second preference offers89
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 2.57%
Total Applications1009
As first preference180
As second preference311
As third preference193
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers70
second preference offers92
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 3.09%
Total Applications1142
As first preference204
As second preference311
As third preference223
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers66
second preference offers86
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 2.53%
Total Applications985
As first preference187
As second preference326
As third preference190
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers74
second preference offers92
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 3.09%
Total Applications944
As first preference232
As second preference273
As third preference158
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers75
second preference offers73
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 2.63%
Total Applications939
As first preference192
As second preference276
As third preference166
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers73
second preference offers56
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 2.16%
Total Applications841
As first preference151
As second preference262
As third preference153
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers70
second preference offers64
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 2.40%
Total Applications946
As first preference180
As second preference271
As third preference183
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers75
second preference offers66
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.60%
Total Applications795
As first preference171
As second preference216
As third preference158
Total Offers Made148
first preference offers107
second preference offers36
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.72%
Total Applications774
As first preference165
As second preference228
As third preference159
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers96
second preference offers33
third preference offers12

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
54%
agree
40%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
60%
agree
36%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
54%
agree
36%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
7%
agree
7%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
6%
not applicable
72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
43%
agree
40%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
32%
agree
21%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
1%
not applicable
34%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
11%
no
89%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
47%
agree
28%
disagree
19%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
63%
agree
30%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
52%
agree
42%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
50%
agree
37%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
57%
agree
38%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
55%
agree
39%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
47%
agree
35%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
92%
no
8%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
36.7%
african ethnic origin
19.2%
indian ethnic origin
9.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
7.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
5.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
3.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2%
chinese ethnic origin
1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.1%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
40.1%
african ethnic origin
18.4%
indian ethnic origin
9.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
5.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin
5.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
2.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.9%
chinese ethnic origin
1.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.9%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.8%

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