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Upper Wharfedale School
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Upper Wharfedale School
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- Threshfield BD23 5BS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Upper Wharfedale School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 356 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Upper Wharfedale School. Due to the small size of our school, we take pleasure in being inclusive and getting to know each of the 200 square miles from which our students come. We are a well-liked, oversubscribed non-selected school inside the Craven region's selective system. Our top concern is the kids, and we show this by giving them excellent instruction, demanding the best of them, and recognising all of their accomplishments, both academic and extracurricular. We make the most of our students' abilities and potential while promoting moral, social, and economic awareness so they can live confident, healthy, and responsible lives as both individuals and contributors to society. Our vision is built on a constant focus on excellent teaching and learning while removing obstacles to ensure that every student obtains the best results. We carefully plan our curriculum to foster high expectations, skills for lifelong learning, and cultural capital in a secure yet demanding setting. According to our most recent Ofsted report (June 2019), leaders are "uncompromising in their ambition," there is "an exceptional learning culture within the school" and "outcomes are truly outstanding in the widest sense.". I hope that our website will offer you a taste of life at Upper Wharfedale School (UWS), but if you'd like a deeper look, schedule a visit and come see for yourself.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A 0
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B+
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 17.5 | 2.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.55 | 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 | 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 | 63% | 37.17% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 50.74% | 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 | 16% | 25.13% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 14.75% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 18.81% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 3.27 | 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 | 96% | 91.58% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.56% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 33.42% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 28.83% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.38% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.94% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 3.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.29% | 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 | 0.78 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 50% 13 | 33.41% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 11 | 47.83% | 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 | 14% | 25.19% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 7 | 13.41% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 5 | 18.55% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 3.19 | 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 | 93% | 88.2% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 55 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.57% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 32.06% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 35.34% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.31% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 6.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.57% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.03% | 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 | 0.61 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 37% 23 | 33% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 20 | 45.98% | 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 | 9% | 21.7% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 7 | 12.11% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 4 | 16.72% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 3.1 | 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 | 97% | 75.39% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 59 | 114 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 68.7% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 25.85% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 34.79% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.12% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.73% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 51.2 | 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 | 60% | 32.18% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 45.37% | 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 | 15% | 24.94% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 16.27% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 17.88% | 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 | 98% | 83.47% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.81% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 28.38% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 35.44% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.38% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.53% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 19% | 6.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.97% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 8th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 8th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 9th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 9th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Upper Wharfedale School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1