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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
AddressWoodstock Road, OX28 1DX
School Websitewgswitney.org.uk/
Telephone1993702355
URN144008

School Census

Total 1225
Girls/Boys 621/604
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.7%/49.3%
% pupils where English not first language 6.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 146
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/06/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
17/06/2015 Good
09/10/2013 Inadequate
Inspection Date 17/06/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
08 October 2024School inspectionView
12 March 2019Short inspectionView
04 February 2017Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.00%
Entering EBacc 18.10%
EBacc average point score 3.69
Progress 8 -0.38
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc 27%
EBacc average point score 4.34
Progress 8 0.12
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.71
Progress 8 -0.55

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications446
As first preference223
As second preference137
As third preference60
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers215
second preference offers12
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications466
As first preference252
As second preference150
As third preference39
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers222
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications327
As first preference187
As second preference87
As third preference41
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers187
second preference offers11
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications368
As first preference212
As second preference104
As third preference35
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers198
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications356
As first preference241
As second preference66
As third preference38
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers199
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications314
As first preference221
As second preference74
As third preference19
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers221
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications279
As first preference181
As second preference69
As third preference29
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers181
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications240
As first preference150
As second preference69
As third preference21
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers150
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
44%
agree
44%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
38%
agree
45%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
23%
agree
44%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
9%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
8%
agree
9%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
6%
not applicable
68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
14%
agree
43%
disagree
26%
strongly disagree
11%
don't know
7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
28%
agree
29%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
5%
not applicable
22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
21%
no
79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
28%
agree
32%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
24%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
34%
agree
44%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
44%
agree
39%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
30%
agree
55%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
38%
agree
49%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
47%
agree
42%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
43%
agree
38%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
86%
no
14%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
85.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.5%
chinese ethnic origin
1.3%
african ethnic origin
0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
87%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.2%
chinese ethnic origin
1.1%
african ethnic origin
0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.7%

Nearby Schools

Madley Brook Community Primary School

(0.15 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: At the Bronze Barrow, , OX28 1AR

Springfield School

(0.15 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: At the Bronze Barrow, Cedar Drive, Madley Park, OX28 1AR

The King's School

(0.44 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 3-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: New Yatt Road, , OX29 6TA