Ofsted: Good

King's Academy Lord Wilson

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

personDr Nigel Matthias

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location_onSouthampton, SO31 7NL

language Visit Website phone 1489582684

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

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Attainment 8

17.8

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GCSE Rank

#81 in Hampshire

#3,860 of 4,663 nationally

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King's Academy Lord Wilson is a Academy special converter school in Southampton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

King's Academy Lord Wilson is an academy special converter in Southampton, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of GFM EDUCATION. The school has approximately 59 pupils on roll, of whom 78% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 17.8, placing the school #81 in Hampshire and #3,860 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 2.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 4.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 97.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

17.8

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)2.8%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS1.7

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

9.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.45

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

6.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

15.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.37

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

9.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.78

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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

40%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)40%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)20%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

31%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)31%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)54%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

78%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)44%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment33%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)22%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

78%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)22%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment20%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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13 July 2021

Inspection Report

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17 March 2021

Inspection Report

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24 September 2019

Inspection Report

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23 May 2017

Inspection Report

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03 April 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-09-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-23

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-11-15

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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

67.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

42.4%(25 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 59 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 67.8%, 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)	59	40	67.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	59	75	127.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	56	29	51.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	54	26	48.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	58	77	132.8%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	57	19	33.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	58	5	8.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	60	14	23.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	56	13	23.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	56	15	26.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	56	17	30.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	56	4	7.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	55	3	5.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	55	6	10.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	55	1	1.8%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	55	8	14.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	56	28	50.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	53	6	11.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	53	18	34.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	52	36	69.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	53	30	56.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	51	5	9.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	52	57	109.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	50	29	58.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	50	12	24.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	49	17	34.7%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 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.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

33.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree75%

strongly disagree17%

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

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree67%

agree8%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable8%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree58%

agree25%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree25%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree25%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree75%

agree17%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree25%

agree67%

disagree8%

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

strongly agree17%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree17%

don't know17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree25%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

King's Academy Lord Wilson

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover