Katherine Warington School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Lower Luton Road, AL5 5FH |
| School Website | www.kwschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1582314777 |
| URN | 145890 |
School Census
| Total | 744 |
| Girls/Boys | 307/437 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.3%/58.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 112 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2024 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 21.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.63 |
| Progress 8 | 0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 742 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 210 |
| As third preference | 194 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 816 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 209 |
| As third preference | 200 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 841 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 233 |
| As third preference | 225 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 753 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 191 |
| As third preference | 161 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 587 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Sauncey Wood Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pickford Hill, , AL5 5HL