The Gryphon School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressBristol Road, DT9 4EQ
URN138471

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications335
As first preference235
As second preference70
As third preference30
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers221
second preference offers9
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications355
As first preference278
As second preference53
As third preference24
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers227
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications389
As first preference284
As second preference66
As third preference39
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers232
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications375
As first preference267
As second preference66
As third preference38
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers235
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications332
As first preference244
As second preference57
As third preference31
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers229
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications396
As first preference292
As second preference68
As third preference36
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers235
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications387
As first preference284
As second preference60
As third preference43
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers237
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications361
As first preference258
As second preference67
As third preference36
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers234
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications373
As first preference265
As second preference75
As third preference33
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers234
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications359
As first preference245
As second preference65
As third preference49
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers233
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications367
As first preference256
As second preference67
As third preference44
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers233
second preference offers6
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree41%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree20%
agree52%
disagree19%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree11%
disagree11%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree20%
agree42%
disagree28%
strongly disagree6%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree36%
agree22%
disagree15%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no77%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree37%
agree24%
disagree22%
strongly disagree13%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree40%
agree41%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree38%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree48%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree37%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree47%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree32%
agree43%
disagree14%
strongly disagree5%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes87%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin82.3%
any other white background ethnic origin4.9%
indian ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin83.5%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
indian ethnic origin2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Sherborne Primary School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Harbour Way, , DT9 4AJ