The Gryphon School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Bristol Road, DT9 4EQ |
| School Website | www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1935813122 |
| URN | 138471 |
School Census
| Total | 1552 |
| Girls/Boys | 785/767 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.6%/49.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 225 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/01/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/01/2014 | Good |
| 03/11/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/11/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 33.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.25 |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | 38% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.4 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.68 |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 355 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 387 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 361 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 359 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 367 |
| As first preference | 256 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Sherborne Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harbour Way, , DT9 4AJ