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The Gryphon School
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- Sherborne DT9 4EQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have generally made good progress since the previous inspection.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and instances of bullying are infrequent and dealt with well.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are trained to a high level.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use a good range of techniques to ensure pupil engagement.
Strengths and Challenges: Quality of teaching in English, humanities, and science has improved; mathematics needs further improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved via feedback and school events.
Communication: School communicates effectively through meetings and updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that their children feel safe and supported.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are approachable and maintain a strong rapport with pupils and parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Plans for improvement are ambitious and pragmatic, focusing on key issues.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Instances of bullying are infrequent and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of supporting vulnerable pupils with detailed tracking and support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Additional homework clubs and residential activities to support academic progress.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive guidance on university applications and higher-level apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Progress is improving due to strong subject specialism and leadership in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Nurture groups in Years 7 and 8 help struggling pupils with additional support.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum from Year 7 to 13, with focus on literacy and key skills.
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The Gryphon School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 1514 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.20% | 35.00% | 9.10% |
| 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 50.1 | 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 | 45% | 18.54% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 30.06% | 42.99% |
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 | 38% | 15.23% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 5.77% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 9.46% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.40 | 2.27 | 2.82 |
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 | 94% | 81.61% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 146 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.26% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 33.35% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 31.57% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.17% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 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 | 0.19 | 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% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 34.33% | 45.26% |
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% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 8.18% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 11.45% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 2.57 | 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 | 96% | 94.1% | 90.39% |
| 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% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 35.76% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.86% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.62% | 2.15% |
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% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 1 | 30.84% | 43.34% |
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% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 6.69% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 1 | 10.5% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 2.27 | 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 | 98% | 85.39% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 26.5% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 38.5% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.83% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.39% | 2.76% |
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% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 7 | 37.28% | 42.58% |
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% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 6 | 8.93% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 1 | 13.17% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.61 | 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 | 97% | 78.06% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 61% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 24% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 35.65% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.24% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.47% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.06% |
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% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 37.29% | 43.04% |
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% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 10.39% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 12.11% | 16.23% |
| 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% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 248 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 63.88% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 23.25% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 41.56% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.31% | 2.46% |
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 | 36.25 | 31.35 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.98 | 30.77 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.20% | 11.82% | 13.64% |
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 | 177 | 154 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 45.92% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.69% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 32.38% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.38% | 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 | 39.94 | 37.79 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.61 | 37.55 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.7% | 18.72% | 17.69% |
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 | 176 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 48.69% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 29.69% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.85% | 10.7% |
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 | 28.56 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.52 2 | 28.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 10.79% | 13.04% |
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 | 187 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 45.92% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 32.42% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.17% | 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 | 34.72 2 | 27.97 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.41 1 | 27.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.7% | 11.45% | 13.34% |
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 | 41.83% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 24.92% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.08% | 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 | 27.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34 | 28.75 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.4% | 12.01% | 12.63% |
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 | 44.33% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.25% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5.33% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Gryphon School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
