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The De Montfort School

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

personMrs Ruth Allen

corporate_fareTHE FOUR STONES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onEvesham, WR11 1DQ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

883

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Attainment 8

38.4

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Worcestershire

#2,751 of 3,216 nationally

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The De Montfort School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Evesham, serving ages 10-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The De Montfort School is an academy sponsor led in Evesham, Worcestershire, admitting pupils aged 10-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE FOUR STONES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 902 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.4, placing the school #29 in Worcestershire and #2,751 of 3,216 nationally. 24.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 9% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #70 of 31 primaries in Worcestershire and #8,479 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 16.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.47 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.3× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.4 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

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

24.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.6%

Entering EBacc63.10%

EBacc APS3.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.20%

EBacc APS3.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.30

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.52

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.47

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.2%

Achieving A*–A4.7%

Achieving A*–B16.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.7%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate72.20%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

60%

LA 57%

Reading70% LA 72%

Writing82% LA 67%

Maths68% LA 70%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

66%

LA 56%England 61%

Reading71% LA 71% · Eng 74%

Writing80% LA 67% · Eng 72%

Maths79% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

49%

LA 55%England 60%

Reading64% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing60% LA 67% · Eng 71%

Maths77% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.6

Read

LA -0.3

-2.9 to -0.3

-2.7

Write

LA -0.7

-3.9 to -1.5

-0.9

Maths

LA -0.8

-2.1 to 0.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 October 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-10-10

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-11-05

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Good

Leadership

Inadequate

2017-05-10

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

6.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 902 pupils. During this period, there were 61 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.8%, 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)	902	61	6.8%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	913	73	8.0%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	863	69	8.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	859	40	4.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	876	35	4.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	872	56	6.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	883	69	7.8%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	883	41	4.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	898	73	8.1%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	894	102	11.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	895	50	5.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	928	42	4.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	949	15	1.6%	1.0%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

60.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

60.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree10%

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

don't know10%

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

strongly agree30%

agree20%

strongly disagree40%

not applicable10%

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.

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree30%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree30%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

agree70%

disagree30%

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

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree40%

agree40%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree20%

strongly disagree40%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes60%

no40%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

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

Top Secondary Schools in Worcestershire

Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

The Chase

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Hagley Catholic High School

Woodrush High School

Nunnery Wood High School