Kingdown School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWiltshire
AddressWoodcock Road, BA12 9DR
URN137230

School Census

Total 1504
Girls/Boys 706/798
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.9%/53.1%
% pupils where English not first language 3.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 237
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/07/2013 Good
12/03/2008 Outstanding
Inspection Date 10/07/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 12/03/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65.30%
Entering EBacc 15.00%
EBacc average point score 3.82
Progress 8 0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63%
Entering EBacc 28%
EBacc average point score 4
Progress 8 -0.1
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.18
Progress 8 -0.16

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications267
As first preference212
As second preference45
As third preference10
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers211
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications247
As first preference190
As second preference54
As third preference3
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers190
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications268
As first preference212
As second preference47
As third preference9
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers212
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications339
As first preference214
As second preference79
As third preference24
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers214
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications287
As first preference211
As second preference54
As third preference22
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers211
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications316
As first preference234
As second preference63
As third preference19
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers234
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications266
As first preference207
As second preference48
As third preference11
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers207
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications297
As first preference216
As second preference66
As third preference15
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers216
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications284
As first preference230
As second preference47
As third preference7
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers230
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications329
As first preference273
As second preference45
As third preference11
Total Offers Made272
first preference offers262
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications287
As first preference237
As second preference36
As third preference14
Total Offers Made260
first preference offers237
second preference offers10
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree47%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree49%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree26%
agree56%
disagree11%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree16%
agree11%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know10%
not applicable52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree21%
agree49%
disagree18%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree37%
agree24%
disagree13%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes30%
no70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree40%
agree28%
disagree11%
strongly disagree15%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree42%
agree46%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree41%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree48%
agree44%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree43%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree39%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree34%
agree43%
disagree11%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes87%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin80.4%
any other white background ethnic origin3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin81.6%
any other white background ethnic origin3.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%

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