Wollaston School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Address | Irchester Road, NN29 7PH |
| School Website | www.wollastonschool.com |
| Telephone | 1933663501 |
| URN | 146489 |
School Census
| Total | 1410 |
| Girls/Boys | 704/706 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.9%/50.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 158 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2023 | Good |
| 27/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 12.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.9 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 11% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.77 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.01 |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 424 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 431 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 399 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 420 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 424 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 45% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 66% |
| no | 34% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Wollaston Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: College Street, , NN29 7SF