John Colet School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Address | Wharf Road, HP22 6HF |
| School Website | www.johncolet.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1296623348 |
| URN | 137261 |
School Census
| Total | 1114 |
| Girls/Boys | 543/571 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.7%/51.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 128 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/05/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/05/2016 | Good |
| 21/01/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2014 |
| 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 Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 25 February 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 May 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 January 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 27 February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.09 |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 34% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.12 |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.4 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 464 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 544 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 519 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 557 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 167 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 46 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 573 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 608 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 140 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.64% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 647 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 608 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 551 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 453 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 478 |
| As first preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 13% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Wendover Church of England Junior School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wharf Road, , HP22 6HF
The John Hampden School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wharf Road, , HP22 6HF
Halton Community Combined School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tring Road, , HP22 5PN