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Lavington School
- Secondary
- Market Lavington SN10 4EB
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Lavington School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 886 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Regardless of a student's skill level, we work with them to help them reach their potential.
We want students to graduate from Lavington School with a lifetime love of learning and the confidence to take on new challenges.
Exam results have consistently been in the top 5% in the country, and in November 2017, OFSTED determined that the school was still "excellent," recognising its many important characteristics.
As significant as academic success is, living at Lavington School entails much more.
Because we are passionate about our students' personal growth and empower them to assume leadership roles, our students are self-assured and self-confident.
Lavington School is proud of its accomplishments, but there is always room for improvement.
At Lavington, we think that every employee helps to shape the growth of your son or daughter; regardless of their position, we anticipate that every employee will encourage your kid to succeed, set high standards for them, and recognise their accomplishments.
We can only fulfil your child's ambitions by working together with them, their families, and the faculty at the school.
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We want students to graduate from Lavington School with a lifetime love of learning and the confidence to take on new challenges.
Exam results have consistently been in the top 5% in the country, and in November 2017, OFSTED determined that the school was still "excellent," recognising its many important characteristics.
As significant as academic success is, living at Lavington School entails much more.
Because we are passionate about our students' personal growth and empower them to assume leadership roles, our students are self-assured and self-confident.
Lavington School is proud of its accomplishments, but there is always room for improvement.
At Lavington, we think that every employee helps to shape the growth of your son or daughter; regardless of their position, we anticipate that every employee will encourage your kid to succeed, set high standards for them, and recognise their accomplishments.
We can only fulfil your child's ambitions by working together with them, their families, and the faculty at the school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | 15.1 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 57% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 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 | 34% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 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 | 97% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.34 | 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 | 54.5 | 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 | 56% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 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 | 25% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 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 | 97% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.42 | 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 | 55.3 | 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 | 60% | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 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 | 35% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 1 | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 2 | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 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 | 94% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 55.5 | 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 | 60% 10 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 7 | 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 | 32% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 1 | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 2 | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 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 | 98% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 50% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 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 | 34% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 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 | 138 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.96% | 2.45% |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lavington School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
