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John Colet School

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

personMr Ian Brierly

corporate_fareJOHN COLET SCHOOL

location_onAylesbury, HP22 6HF

language Visit Website phone 1296623348

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,114

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Attainment 8

47.6

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Buckinghamshire

#1,276 of 3,216 nationally

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John Colet School is a Academy converter secondary school in Aylesbury, 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

John Colet School is an academy converter in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of JOHN COLET SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,067 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6, placing the school #21 in Buckinghamshire and #1,276 of 3,216 nationally. 47.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 35.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.15 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

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 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

47.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.2%

Entering EBacc22.10%

EBacc APS4.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.80%

EBacc APS4.09

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.16

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.84

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.0%

Achieving A*–A11.9%

Achieving A*–B35.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.6%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate98.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 October 2024

Inspection Report

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25 February 2020

Inspection Report

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10 May 2016

Inspection Report

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15 May 2014

Inspection Report

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21 January 2014

Inspection Report

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27 February 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-05-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-01-21

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

4.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(32 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,067 pupils. During this period, there were 45 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.2%, 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)	1,067	45	4.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,064	55	5.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,112	60	5.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,107	58	5.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,100	34	3.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,111	48	4.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,114	56	5.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,117	37	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,118	34	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,108	30	2.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,113	21	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,086	17	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,088	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,093	23	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,044	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,044	19	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,044	26	2.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,020	22	2.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,022	42	4.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,029	39	3.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,035	43	4.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,043	50	4.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,044	18	1.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,006	27	2.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,012	8	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,013	17	1.7%	3.1%	4

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 54 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 46 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree53%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree27%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree28%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable25%

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

yes27%

no73%

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

strongly agree21%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree18%

dont know13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree56%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree37%

agree55%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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