The Gryphon School

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The Gryphon School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 1552 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

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Around 450 students make up The Gryphon Sixth Form, a sizable, prosperous community that welcomes many visitors from nearby independent and state schools in North and West Dorset and South Somerset. Our capacity to encourage our sixth formers to succeed is ingrained in our school's ethos, and they have lofty goals. We provide our pupils with a very loving and encouraging community, which leads to our great exam results and promising futures. Our Outstanding (Ofsted) Sixth Form offers a wide variety of courses and subject options, enabling students to pursue their passions, interests and career aspirations. Our teaching and pastoral staff's passion, creativity, and dedication help to push and encourage each person so that kids are empowered to study. Students have more independence, which allows us to teach them vital life skills like time management, research, and planning that will help them succeed both now and in the future. All students receive a Personal Tutor to support them throughout their academic careers, in addition to further assistance from their Head of Year, Head of Sixth Form, and helpful subject staff. In addition to feeling confident, content, secure, and appreciated as a part of our Sixth Form Community, we want everyone to be interested and enthusiastic about learning.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report
- - - Outstanding
Age range
11-18 11-18 11-18 13-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
15.2 - 14.5 16.3
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Secondary Exam Result

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 0.19 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 53.5 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 47% 21.85% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 34.33% 45.1%

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 42% 18.03% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 8.18% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 11.45% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.68 2.57 2.95

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% 94.1% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 235 157 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 88% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 38.43% 34.04%
School sixth forms 56% 35.76% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges SP 0.14% 10.43%
Other education destinations 3% 13.86% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.43% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.62% 2.16%

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 -0.02 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 50.6 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 43% 18.97% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 1 30.84% 43.21%

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 49% 18.94% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 1 6.69% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 32% 1 10.5% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.51 2.27 2.87

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 98% 85.39% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 233 138 134
Pupils staying in education 88% 76.94% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 26.5% 33.35%
School sixth forms 55% 38.5% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges SP 0.11% 8.49%
Other education destinations 3% 11.83% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 5% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.39% 2.77%

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 0.1 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 50.4 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 43% 3 23.38% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 7 37.28% 42.47%

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 47% 20.14% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 6 8.93% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 1 13.17% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.48 2.61 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 97% 78.06% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 246 152 140
Pupils staying in education 87% 61% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 24% 28.39%
School sixth forms 54% 35.65% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0.24% 9.1%
Other education destinations 2% 8.47% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 3.71% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2% 2.07%

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 0.17 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 49.6 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 46% 23% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 37.29% 42.95%

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 58% 23.07% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 10.39% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 30% 12.11% 16.14%
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 97% 84.56% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 248 163 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 63.88% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 23.25% 30.57%
School sixth forms 58% 41.56% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 9%
Other education destinations - 8.56% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 5.31% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.31% 2.47%
A level exam result

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 39.94 35.9 33.32
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.61 35.67 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 19.7% 17.78% 17.6%

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 173 188 249
Students staying in education 54% 46.86% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 5.5% 4.99%
Students entering employment 30% 31.57% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 12.36% 10.72%

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 33.32 1 27.26 29.31
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.52 2 26.87 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 14.7% 10.3% 12.95%

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 231 198 232
Students staying in education 45% 43.31% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 8.69% 7.79%
Students entering employment 35% 34.31% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 10.62% 8.82%

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 34.72 2 26.69 28.96
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.41 1 26.38 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 19.7% 10.93% 13.23%

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 5 3
Students staying in education 50 43.69% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 7.23% 5.55%
Students entering employment 25% 26.85% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 5.85% 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 32.31 26.33 26.65
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34 27.44 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 12.4% 11.47% 12.55%

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 3 7 3
Students staying in education 58 46.54% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 7.92% 6.39%
Students entering employment 29% 30.46% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 5.62% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 To 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 2nd Sep 2024
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Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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The Gryphon School is rated 'good' by Ofsted.

The headteacher has brought renewed focus and energy to improve teaching quality.

A new leadership structure has been implemented due to setting up a multi-academy trust.

The school has ambitious but pragmatic plans for improvement.

The coordinator considers quality of teaching in mathematics to be inconsistent.

Interventions have led to improvements in performance for disadvantaged pupils.

Sixth form students are making good progress overall.

Some disadvantaged pupils have low attendance rates despite good progress.

The Gryphon School's curriculum is broad and balanced, with nurture groups for struggling students.

Leadership and governance should focus on embedding improvements and ensuring progress for disadvantaged pupils.

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