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St Wilfrid's School
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St Wilfrid's School
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- Exeter EX4 4DA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| 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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St Wilfrid's School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 48 students from age 3-16 yr.
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 |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-16 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | £2,446 to £5,106 |
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 | - | 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 | - | 26.37% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.51% | 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 | - | 18.46% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.81% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.96% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.47 | 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 | - | 89.98% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.57% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.77% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.91% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.66% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.28% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.64% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.88% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.2% | 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 | - | 22.3% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.8% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.39% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.62 | 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 | - | 90.8% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.53% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.93% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.6% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.05% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.55% | 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 | - | 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% | 26.9% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 41.31% | 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 | 44% | 23.1% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 10.21% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 14.7% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 2.62 | 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 | - | 83.09% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.09% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.74% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.91% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.46% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.03% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.6% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.9% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.05% | 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 | - | 22.81% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.84% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.34% | 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 | - | 79.14% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 55.17% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 49.69% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.69% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.34% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st 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 | 29th Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd 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 - 28th Jul 2024 |
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