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Upper Wharfedale School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Upper Wharfedale School
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Upper Wharfedale School
- Secondary
- 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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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is excellent and attitudes to learning are exemplary
Qualifications and Training: Staff have a wide range of training opportunities
Current Educational Practices: Leaders monitor teaching quality regularly and effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use their excellent subject knowledge to challenge pupils
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel they can always speak to staff about concerns
Communication: Parents are involved in planning for pupils' learning
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers agree pupils feel very safe and well cared for
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are compassionate and handle concerns effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are uncompromising in improving the school
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The culture of safeguarding is extremely strong
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports and arts
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities enrich the curriculum significantly
Career Counselling Services: Strong programme of career activities and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of education
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND provision is excellent; pupils receive precise, timely support
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About Us
Upper Wharfedale School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 364 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 34% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.55 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 28% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 48.93% | 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 | 12% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 3.11 | 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 | 95% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 5.29% | 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 | 0.55 | 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% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 50.98% | 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 | 16% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 3.29 | 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% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.11% | 2.13% |
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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 | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 11 | 48.25% | 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 | 14% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 7 | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 5 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 3.22 | 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% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 55 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.97% | 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 | 0.61 | 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 | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 20 | 47.36% | 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 | 9% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 7 | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 4 | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 3.2 | 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% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 59 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 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 | 0.48 | 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% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 46.79% | 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 | 15% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 18.69% | 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 | 98% | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 19% | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Upper Wharfedale School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1