William Brookes School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityShropshire
AddressFarley Road, TF13 6NB
URN139769

School Census

Total 936
Girls/Boys 473/460
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.5%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 1.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 142
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
08/05/2024 Requires improvement
17/10/2017 Good
07/02/2017 Inadequate
Inspection Date 08/05/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 17/10/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 07/02/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 43.60%
Entering EBacc 29.50%
EBacc average point score 3.41
Progress 8 -0.95
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50%
Entering EBacc 38%
EBacc average point score 3.67
Progress 8 -0.86
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.19
Progress 8 -0.47

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications257
As first preference146
As second preference56
As third preference48
Total Offers Made158
first preference offers135
second preference offers18
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications251
As first preference162
As second preference43
As third preference38
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers149
second preference offers7
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications286
As first preference195
As second preference52
As third preference34
Total Offers Made158
first preference offers156
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications323
As first preference196
As second preference70
As third preference43
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers164
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications354
As first preference186
As second preference76
As third preference71
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers168
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications305
As first preference164
As second preference65
As third preference54
Total Offers Made157
first preference offers146
second preference offers8
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications288
As first preference186
As second preference65
As third preference33
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers151
second preference offers3
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications313
As first preference182
As second preference62
As third preference63
Total Offers Made161
first preference offers152
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications277
As first preference163
As second preference43
As third preference46
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers154
second preference offers1
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications367
As first preference206
As second preference80
As third preference66
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers158
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications281
As first preference175
As second preference59
As third preference35
Total Offers Made161
first preference offers156
second preference offers5
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree8%
agree38%
disagree26%
strongly disagree28%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree7%
agree46%
disagree26%
strongly disagree17%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree5%
agree20%
disagree40%
strongly disagree30%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree15%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know7%
not applicable46%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree2%
agree22%
disagree42%
strongly disagree31%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree8%
agree30%
disagree29%
strongly disagree24%
don't know3%
not applicable7%
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 agree2%
agree16%
disagree40%
strongly disagree43%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree8%
agree39%
disagree26%
strongly disagree16%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree9%
agree39%
disagree30%
strongly disagree16%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree6%
agree45%
disagree30%
strongly disagree18%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree14%
agree61%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree63%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree6%
agree29%
disagree31%
strongly disagree22%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes34%
no66%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
any other white background ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin81.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
any other white background ethnic origin1.1%

Nearby Schools

Much Wenlock Primary School

(0.58 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Racecourse Lane, , TF13 6JG