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William Brookes School

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

personMr Stephen Richards

corporate_fareTHE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST

location_onMuch Wenlock, TF13 6NB

language Visit Website phone 1952728900

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

936

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Attainment 8

41.4

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Shropshire

#2,342 of 3,216 nationally

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William Brookes School is a Academy converter secondary school in Much Wenlock, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

William Brookes School is an academy converter in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 820 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4, placing the school #15 in Shropshire and #2,342 of 3,216 nationally. 37.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 20.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.39 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

37.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.2%

Entering EBacc19.00%

EBacc APS3.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.95

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.50%

EBacc APS3.41

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.19

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.13

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.18

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.39

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A7.7%

Achieving A*–B20.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate81.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate95.20%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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14 February 2023

Inspection Report

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17 October 2017

Inspection Report

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13 June 2017

Inspection Report

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07 February 2017

Inspection Report

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24 November 2015

Inspection Report

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23 March 2015

Inspection Report

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08 January 2015

Inspection Report

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05 June 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-05-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-10-17

Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-06-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-02-07

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-11-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-01-08

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

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

12.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(40 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 820 pupils. During this period, there were 105 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.8%, which is above 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)	820	105	12.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	828	70	8.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	892	125	14.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	903	180	19.9%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	907	137	15.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	931	248	26.6%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	936	292	31.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	947	326	34.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	941	207	22.0%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	951	199	20.9%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	962	101	10.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	942	68	7.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	944	19	2.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	946	76	8.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	937	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	937	39	4.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	944	53	5.6%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	913	19	2.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	911	32	3.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	915	48	5.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	935	41	4.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	939	29	3.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	932	18	1.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	969	20	2.1%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	978	13	1.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	985	23	2.3%	3.1%	0

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 49 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

55.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree31%

disagree37%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree6%

agree33%

disagree35%

strongly disagree19%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree20%

strongly disagree18%

don't know5%

not applicable12%

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

yes24%

no76%

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

strongly agree12%

agree19%

disagree35%

strongly disagree31%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree10%

agree28%

disagree32%

strongly disagree16%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree11%

agree42%

disagree28%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree10%

agree47%

disagree30%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree12%

agree72%

disagree5%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree22%

agree68%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree10%

agree40%

disagree28%

strongly disagree15%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes45%

no55%

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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.

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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