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Devizes School
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- Devizes SN10 3AG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ progress in mathematics is now in line with the national average and comparable with other subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and move in an orderly way around the school.
Academic Progress: Pupils are successful in public examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, orderly school with respectful pupils; bullying rarely occurs.
Current Educational Practices: Staff work closely together, improving transition from primary to secondary school and moderating assessments accurately.
Strengths and Challenges: Nearly all staff feel proud to work at the school and agree that leaders ensure a motivated, well-respected, and effective workforce.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching staff have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully sequenced.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching inspires pupils, but adjustments needed for some SEND students.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has benefited from the support provided by the MAT, enabling greater parental involvement.
Communication: Inspection findings show clear communication strategies between parents and school, enhancing transparency.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents responded positively on the Parent View online survey.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Communication: School keeps parents informed about changes.
Parent Satisfaction: Not all parents aware of positive changes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented successful strategies to improve behaviour and teaching quality, and they continuously work to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders proactive and provide support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Plans to improve less-developed curriculum areas.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with well-organized referral files and comprehensive checks to ensure staff suitability.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school is welcoming, inclusive, and ensures that pupils learn to become tolerant, accepting young people.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying addressed promptly; safe environment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a broad curriculum with opportunities in global studies and personal, social, and health education courses.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff work to ensure a balanced approach between curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of clubs like debating and netball.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities accessible to all.
Outdoor Facilities: House competitions enhance school identity.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The quality of teaching in the sixth form has improved, enabling students to make progress in line with the national average.
Career Counselling Services: Strong pastoral and careers guidance in sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students feel well prepared.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The curriculum is adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable pupils, providing nurture and challenge as required.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs identified, but not always well adapted.
Subjects Offered: Includes design, technology, English, geography, languages, science.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum offers a range of subjects, although more effort is needed to encourage language studies in key stage 4.
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Devizes School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1137 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | - | 21 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.30% | 35.00% | 4.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.57 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 42.15% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.07% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 9 | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 11 | 44.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 9 | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 12 | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 2 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 1 | 43.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 5 | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 43.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 16.55% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.96% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.68 | 31.24 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.56 | 30.73 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.30% | 14.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 93 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 52.91% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.95% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.28 | 35.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.75 | 33.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.5% | 18.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 169 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 27.41% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 7.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.17 1 | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.02 1 | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.8% | 13.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 76 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.45% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.20 2 | 30.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.17 5 | 29.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.1% | 14.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 31.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 26.41% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.23% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.85 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.87 | 31.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 16.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 36.24% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 29.1% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Devizes School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
