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Kingsweston School
- All-through
- Bristol BS11 0UT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve well across all three curriculum pathways, preparing them for adulthood.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well at social times and during lessons with clear systems promoting positive behaviour.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers give extra help to pupils who fall behind to catch up.
Teacher Engagement: Staff establish pupils’ needs and interests quickly, making lessons interesting.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils develop their knowledge over time, although there is room for improvement in the secondary ASC site.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders identify that more can be expected of pupils at the secondary ASC site.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Long-term outcomes are considered with parents, pupils, and carers early on.
Communication with Parents: Clear communication through Ofsted Parent View and school meetings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond to safeguarding concerns in a timely manner and work effectively with other agencies.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have developed a well-considered curriculum across the school’s sites.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders have established strong systems to manage safeguarding across the school’s sites.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Staff enhance behaviour management by knowing pupils well and using this to motivate them.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Many visitors help pupils understand the wider world and raise aspirations.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders have made useful links with local employers to broaden pupils’ understanding of the world of work.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students in sixth form go on to secure education, employment, or training.
Support for SEND: Staff make good use of assessment, resources, and encourage communication to support SEND pupils.
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Kingsweston School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 175 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 2-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.3 | 3 | 4.6 |
| Proficient Math | 86 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 93 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 86 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 93 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 50.92% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.74% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.9 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 86 14 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.41% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.6% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 5 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 88 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.17% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 93 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.99% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.44% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.5 | Well Below Average |
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 | -0.90 | 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 | 13.7 | 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 | 18% | 24.39% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 36.63% | 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 | 0% | 17.97% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.39% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.68% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.15 | 2.61 | 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 | 100% | 87.25% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.25% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 28.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.46% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.04% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 38% | 16.75% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.5% | 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 | -1.31 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 9% | 26.45% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 37.21% | 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 | 0% | 17.84% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.74% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.67 | 2.61 | 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 | 100% | 84.43% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.11% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 27.79% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 25.64% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 17.43% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.64% | 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 | -1.31 | 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 | 7.7 | 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 | 8% 3 | 23.03% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% 10 | 35.46% | 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 | 0% | 19.08% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.89% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.03% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.62 | 2.53 | 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 | 100% | 84.54% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 110 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 77.21% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 28.33% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 24.96% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 29% | 14.96% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.88% | 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 | -1.38 | 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 | 4.2 | 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 | 5% | 25.59% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 38.18% | 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 | 0% | 20.59% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.68% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.26% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.42 | 2.72 | 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 | 100% | 71.04% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 106 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 55.87% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 22.7% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.43% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.74% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 5.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.48% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 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 | -1.62 | 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 | 1.6 | 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 | 0% | 27.63% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.34% | 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 | 0% | 18.81% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.13% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.22% | 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 | 92% | 78.05% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 55.11% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 30.53% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.79% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 31% | 7.32% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.84% | 2.46% |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsweston School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1