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Kingdown School
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Kingdown School
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- Warminster BA12 9DR
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Kingdown School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1504 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The knowledge, comprehension, and abilities that kids have acquired in elementary school are to be expanded upon at Kingdown School.
As we build on current best practises and consider the opportunities and challenges that may be presented to our kids in the future, we continue to assess the curriculum that is provided to students at Kingdown School.
At the beginning of Year 7, students are assigned to vertical tutor groups.
Our curriculum aspires to uphold the fundamental value of personalised learning by providing each student with the best and most suitable learning environment.
In Year 7, there are about 300 kids.
Six Houses—Lords, Millennium, Silverstone, Twickenham, Wembley, and Wimbledon—will be assigned to students.
Students who attend Kingdown School and have elder siblings will be assigned to the same House.
Vertical systems are used to organise tutoring groups.
Students from Year 7 to the 6th Form are represented there.
Tutors stay with the same group and serve as the parents' and students' initial point of contact.
The group will get together for a tutor session or house assembly once a day during tutor time.
The primary organisational unit for the delivery of lessons is the teaching group.
There are 12 groups with about 25 pupils each.
The precise numbers entering the year group will determine this.
In their primary school, Year 6 students take tests in Term 5.
The Year 6 teachers then transmit along to Kingdown School specifics of each student's results as well as further detailed information.
During Term one, or during the students' last summer term at primary school, students at Kingdown sit a series of nationally recognised tests (Cognitive Ability Tests CATs) will be used to establish baseline data so that we can begin to track each student's progress through the school.
These will be used to assist teachers in establishing goals for Key Stages 3 and 4.
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As we build on current best practises and consider the opportunities and challenges that may be presented to our kids in the future, we continue to assess the curriculum that is provided to students at Kingdown School.
At the beginning of Year 7, students are assigned to vertical tutor groups.
Our curriculum aspires to uphold the fundamental value of personalised learning by providing each student with the best and most suitable learning environment.
In Year 7, there are about 300 kids.
Six Houses—Lords, Millennium, Silverstone, Twickenham, Wembley, and Wimbledon—will be assigned to students.
Students who attend Kingdown School and have elder siblings will be assigned to the same House.
Vertical systems are used to organise tutoring groups.
Students from Year 7 to the 6th Form are represented there.
Tutors stay with the same group and serve as the parents' and students' initial point of contact.
The group will get together for a tutor session or house assembly once a day during tutor time.
The primary organisational unit for the delivery of lessons is the teaching group.
There are 12 groups with about 25 pupils each.
The precise numbers entering the year group will determine this.
In their primary school, Year 6 students take tests in Term 5.
The Year 6 teachers then transmit along to Kingdown School specifics of each student's results as well as further detailed information.
During Term one, or during the students' last summer term at primary school, students at Kingdown sit a series of nationally recognised tests (Cognitive Ability Tests CATs) will be used to establish baseline data so that we can begin to track each student's progress through the school.
These will be used to assist teachers in establishing goals for Key Stages 3 and 4.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | 15 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.16 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 46% | 29.19% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 42.3% | 45.2% |
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 | 34% | 20.94% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 11.57% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 14.85% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.97 | 2.96 |
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% | 93.68% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 284 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.13% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 37% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 42.06% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.77% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.35% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.13% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 49% 7 | 30.07% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 5 | 44.77% | 43.33% |
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 | 21% | 20.48% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 5 | 10.7% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 3 | 14.7% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 3.11 | 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 | 95% | 90.97% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.03% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 37.31% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 41.62% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.83% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.83% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 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% 6 | 29.45% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 43.39% | 42.55% |
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 | 19% | 21.41% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 5 | 10.09% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 14.41% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.07 | 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% | 91.52% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.86% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 35.38% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 44.59% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.24% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.38% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.55% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 48% | 30% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 43.77% | 43.01% |
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% | 25.67% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 15.41% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 16.46% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 93% | 94.48% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 263 | 166 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.04% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 35.52% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 42.67% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.19% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.37% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.85% | 2.46% |
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 | 36.91 | 35.34 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.1 | 33.49 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.6% | 18.79% | 17.63% |
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 | 114 | 169 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 56% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.73% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 27.41% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.95% | 10.71% |
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 | 35.30 3 | 30.53 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.78 3 | 28.55 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.6% | 13.87% | 12.99% |
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 | 141 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 52.5% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 29.05% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.45% | 8.81% |
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 | 32.14 2 | 30.34 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.57 1 | 29.45 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 14.87% | 13.27% |
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 | 36 | 31.77% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 26.41% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 30.97 | 31.28 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.52 | 31.97 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 16.31% | 12.59% |
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 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 41 | 36.24% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 29.1% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 19th Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 18th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
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