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Wilsthorpe School

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

personMr Derek Hobbs

corporate_fareTHE TWO COUNTIES TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG10 4WT

language Visit Website phone 1159729421

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,192

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Attainment 8

50.5

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Derbyshire

#876 of 3,216 nationally

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Wilsthorpe School is a Academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Wilsthorpe School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,229 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5, placing the school #7 in Derbyshire and #876 of 3,216 nationally. 55.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 50.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.0 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

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

55.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.6%

Entering EBacc14.40%

EBacc APS4.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.20%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS4.25

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.2%

Achieving A*–A17.9%

Achieving A*–B50.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.4%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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21 January 2020

Inspection Report

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07 December 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-11-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-11-27

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

6.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.6%(56 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 1,229 pupils. During this period, there were 78 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.3%, 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)	1,229	78	6.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,230	69	5.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,193	49	4.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,209	51	4.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,215	55	4.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,189	54	4.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,192	65	5.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,195	62	5.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,139	46	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,138	30	2.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,138	21	1.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,100	14	1.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,099	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,103	22	2.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,042	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,042	22	2.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,048	20	1.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	962	12	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	959	21	2.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	960	11	1.1%	3.8%	2

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 48 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

79.0%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.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree47%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree24%

agree49%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree24%

agree31%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

not applicable23%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree28%

agree35%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree46%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree52%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree33%

agree59%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree33%

agree53%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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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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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Ecclesbourne School

John Flamsteed Community School

Lady Manners School

John Port Spencer Academy

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School