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St Wilfrid's School
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St Wilfrid's School
- All-through
- Exeter EX4 4DA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Ambitious curriculum builds knowledge step by step.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptional behaviour, pupils are happy and safe.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Bespoke approaches support SEND pupils effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Staff well supported by leaders, feel proud to work.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Subject plans organised, curriculum sequenced.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Checks on knowledge need more precision in some subjects.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents appreciate the school's improvement drive.
Communication with Parents: Parents overwhelmingly positive about communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied with care and support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective balance of support and challenge shown by proprietor.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders manage workload, support teaching improvements.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Positive safeguarding culture, interests put first.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Conduct is exemplary around the school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safety promoted through strong pastoral support.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Clubs like rugby and running promote health.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Residential visits broaden experiences, develop independence.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-established ethos enhances community participation.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice benefits key stage 4 pupils.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Workshops and events ensure successful transitions.
Support for SEND: Personalised approaches help pupils overcome anxieties.
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St Wilfrid's School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 50 students from age 3-16 yr.
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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The condition of the numerous impoverished families who lived in Exeter's West Quarter troubled the Reverend John Gilberd Pearse, Rector of All Hallows-on-the-Wall Church, more and more.
In 1866, he established the Community of St. Wilfrid's, a nunnery affiliated with the Church of England.
The school quickly flourished and gained a reputation for having a serious atmosphere and tight rules.
Since 1866, the Sisters of St. Wilfrid's had operated an orphanage at St. David's Hill.
St. Wilfrid's became Exeter's first independent co-educational school under the able guidance of Reverend Mother Edith, the final Sister to hold the position of teaching headmistress.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, St. Wilfrid's students were frequently spotted in the city delivering food baskets to elderly people living in nearby almshouses and singing Christmas carols in the High Street. For many years, traffic was stopped as students made their way to Exeter Cathedral for the annual St. Wilfrid's Day service each October.
Due to the growing demands of the curriculum, the ageing Sisters—no new members had entered the Order since the 1950s—decided in 1988 that they could no longer manage St. Wilfrid's School.
While the Junior division remained under the direction of the Sisters, the Senior division was transformed into an independent institution with its own headteacher and financial management.
Fortunately, the Junior School was welcomed to reunite with the seniors in 1994 because the Junior School's separation from the Senior School was only temporary.
Students travelled 125 miles in 1995 to celebrate the school's 125th anniversary. Senior students used a combination of bicycles, horses, sailboats, canoes, and walking to complete the journey.
and the burying of a time capsule including school artefacts.
Mrs. Alexandra MacDonald-Dent retired as head teacher after 20 years in that position.
Ross Bovingdon, a former student, has been named the new headteacher.
Today, St. Wilfrid's School is ecstatic about its history and the significant part it has played in Exeter's community. It now anticipates many more profitable years in the centre of the city.
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In 1866, he established the Community of St. Wilfrid's, a nunnery affiliated with the Church of England.
The school quickly flourished and gained a reputation for having a serious atmosphere and tight rules.
Since 1866, the Sisters of St. Wilfrid's had operated an orphanage at St. David's Hill.
St. Wilfrid's became Exeter's first independent co-educational school under the able guidance of Reverend Mother Edith, the final Sister to hold the position of teaching headmistress.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, St. Wilfrid's students were frequently spotted in the city delivering food baskets to elderly people living in nearby almshouses and singing Christmas carols in the High Street. For many years, traffic was stopped as students made their way to Exeter Cathedral for the annual St. Wilfrid's Day service each October.
Due to the growing demands of the curriculum, the ageing Sisters—no new members had entered the Order since the 1950s—decided in 1988 that they could no longer manage St. Wilfrid's School.
While the Junior division remained under the direction of the Sisters, the Senior division was transformed into an independent institution with its own headteacher and financial management.
Fortunately, the Junior School was welcomed to reunite with the seniors in 1994 because the Junior School's separation from the Senior School was only temporary.
Students travelled 125 miles in 1995 to celebrate the school's 125th anniversary. Senior students used a combination of bicycles, horses, sailboats, canoes, and walking to complete the journey.
and the burying of a time capsule including school artefacts.
Mrs. Alexandra MacDonald-Dent retired as head teacher after 20 years in that position.
Ross Bovingdon, a former student, has been named the new headteacher.
Today, St. Wilfrid's School is ecstatic about its history and the significant part it has played in Exeter's community. It now anticipates many more profitable years in the centre of the city.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-16 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 92% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 38.00% |
| Day Fees | - | £2,446 to £5,106 |
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 | - | 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 | 46.1 | 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% | 25.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 37.96% | 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 | 29% | 20.47% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.52% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 12.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.46 | 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 | - | 84.82% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.88% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 52.43% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.18% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.71% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.47% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.67% | 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 | - | 18.44% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.95% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.47 | 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 | - | 89.93% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.26% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.15% |
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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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.78% | 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 | - | 21.83% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.85% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.28% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 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 | - | 90.67% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.1% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.21% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.21% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 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 | - | 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 | 33% | 26.8% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 41.02% | 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 | 44% | 22.35% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 10.12% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 14.55% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 2.59 | 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 | - | 82.82% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.71% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.56% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.54% | 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 | - | 22% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.4% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.82% | 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 | - | 78.85% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 48.74% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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