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Previous inspection Good
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress with above-average achievements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary with respect for peers and staff.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching consistently involves progressive learning activities.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good but needs more consistency in challenging academic targets.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through effective support strategies.
Communication: Parents' views were considered through questionnaires.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally satisfied, as seen from Parent View responses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns and conflicts are quickly and effectively handled.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved teaching and achievement significantly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are infrequent and managed efficiently.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel safe and the school has effective preventive measures.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students take on many responsibilities and extracurricular roles.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Academics and extracurricular activities are well-balanced.
Career Counselling Services: Vast majority of students proceed to university courses.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form improvement needed in guidance and course variety.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make good progress.
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 1482 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

94.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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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 5-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.9 - 7.5
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 56% 98% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 8.70% 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Reviews
5 (1 review)
An excellent faith- based school where children thrive. The Academy has great facilities and many extra-curricular clubs.
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 0.21 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 51.3 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 56% 42.67% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 57.95% 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 45% 49.33% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 17.71% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 26.67% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.60 3.61 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 96% 90.86% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 240 135 144
Pupils staying in education 86% 85.07% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 43.79% 32.75%
School sixth forms 37% 20.79% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 13% 9.64% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 10.64% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 3% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.79% 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 0.14 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 52.5 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% 40.1% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 54.14% 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 27% 42.71% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 9.43% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 14.43% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.47 3.24 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% 84.36% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 235 131 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 79.86% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 38.86% 34.03%
School sixth forms 43% 20.43% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 14% 15.79% 10.38%
Other education destinations SP 4.57% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.57% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.93% 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 0.5 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 53.1 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 57% 8 43.67% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 8 62.83% 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 12% 38.22% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 1 17.28% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 2 26.17% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.21 3.82 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% 93% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 231 129 135
Pupils staying in education 83% 84.18% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 34.36% 33.3%
School sixth forms 39% 23.55% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 8% 17.64% 8.45%
Other education destinations 2% 8.91% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 13% 7% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2% 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 0.29 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 51.3 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 49% 1 42% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 5 58.89% 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 11% 44.44% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 11 21.06% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 9 28.39% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 4.14 3.77 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% 96.9% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 233 123 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 86.5% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 34.8% 28.32%
School sixth forms 36% 22.4% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 13.3% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 10.6% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 5.2% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3% 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 0.06 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 50.2 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 48% 45.41% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 65.12% 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 26% 39.76% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 23.94% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 26.35% 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 98% 80.63% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 244 127 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 42.5% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 42% 30.88% 30.56%
School sixth forms 43% 34% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges 9% 9% 8.95%
Other education destinations 1% 0.13% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 8.38% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.75% 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 29.48 24.4 29.99
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.23 21.17 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 8.70% 8.49% 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 124 213 201
Students staying in education 67% 57.33% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 6.17% 6.08%
Students entering employment 18% 15.67% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 17% 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 39.8 29.17 33.4
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.34 27.8 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 18.0% 11.88% 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 103 321 248
Students staying in education 65% 59.33% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 4.83% 5%
Students entering employment 21% 16.67% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 14.33% 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 31.57 3 29.41 29.38
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.28 3 21.19 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 5.6% 6.21% 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 108 290 231
Students staying in education 67% 61.67% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 9.83% 7.78%
Students entering employment 13% 14.33% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 9.5% 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 28.37 4 22.81 29.02
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.16 7 23.65 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 2.5% 10.2% 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 7 3 3
Students staying in education 12 24.83% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 4.83% 5.54%
Students entering employment 10% 9.33% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 10.83% 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 32.5 25.91 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.17 20.97 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 8.1% 5.31% 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 - 0 3
Students staying in education 16 32.17% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 7.33% 6.37%
Students entering employment 15% 15.33% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 4.5% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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