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Wood Green School

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

personMr Robert Shadbolt

corporate_fareACER TRUST

location_onWitney, OX28 1DX

language Visit Website phone 1993702355

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,225

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Attainment 8

46.2

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Oxfordshire

#1,512 of 3,216 nationally

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Wood Green School is a Academy converter secondary school in Witney, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Wood Green School is an academy converter in Witney, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ACER TRUST. The school has approximately 1,329 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2, placing the school #20 in Oxfordshire and #1,512 of 3,216 nationally. 47.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 45.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.31 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.5 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

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

47.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.9%

Entering EBacc25.60%

EBacc APS3.95

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.10%

EBacc APS3.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.34

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.71

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.89

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.5

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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

95%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

116

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.8%

Achieving A*–A18.5%

Achieving A*–B45.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.7%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

100

Retention rate98.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 October 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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04 February 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-17

Schools into Special Measures Visit 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-09

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(19 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 1,329 pupils. During this period, there were 29 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below 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)	1,329	29	2.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,332	37	2.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,286	32	2.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,291	58	4.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,291	24	1.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,224	55	4.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,225	40	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,233	36	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,213	35	2.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,221	18	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,215	23	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,180	25	2.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,183	4	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,173	33	2.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,116	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,116	30	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,114	51	4.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,035	38	3.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,039	37	3.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,042	44	4.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	967	47	4.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	973	53	5.4%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	969	45	4.6%	3.7%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 53 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree44%

disagree21%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree14%

agree43%

disagree26%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree28%

agree29%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

not applicable22%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree28%

agree32%

disagree16%

strongly disagree24%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree39%

disagree3%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree55%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree38%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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