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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Learning is appropriately challenging; school is ambitious for all pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with positive attitudes to work.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Swift support for those falling behind, particularly in English, mathematics, and science.
Teacher Engagement: High emphasis on training for staff and leadership.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers develop fluency, problem-solving, and reasoning skills effectively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders need to address staff concerns over workload.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parental support for RSHE programme is strong.
Communication with Parents: Concerns about communication and information from the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents raised concerns about quality of communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond well to incidents to protect pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: High emphasis on training for high-quality provision; curriculum leaders ensure best outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders respond well to incidents; pupils know who to go to if worried.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of encouraging pupils to speak up; safeguarding arrangements effective.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Many enrichment opportunities in music.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor area in early years not as well planned for learning.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is strong with impartial advice from external agencies.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth-form curriculum developed for best possible outcomes; impressive range of destinations.
Support for SEND: Curriculum adapted well for SEND; pupils well integrated and achieve well.
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Waverley School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.

It has 1810 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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I'm happy to welcome you to Waverley School, a remarkable and interesting location!
In my new role as Executive Principal, it is also where I am establishing myself.
As we enter the next phase of the school's development, I hope you will share my enthusiasm for it.
Waverley School enrols students in its Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form Provision as an all-through school.
Few schools can make the claim that they are family-focused, inclusive institutions that can handle your child's whole education.
The ideals of humanity, equality, aspiration, and respect serve as the foundation of our curriculum.
This serves as the foundation for our guiding idea of "Learning Through Diversity"—creating well-rounded individuals capable of assimilating into contemporary Britain and the larger global society.
We are immensely proud of all of our academic accomplishments.
Most of our students score so well at the GCSE level that they can either get into their first-choice college or sixth form or start their preferred apprenticeship.
Many people consider Waverley School's Sixth Form to be their top option.
Every single student in our Sixth Form was successful in obtaining either university entrance or degree-level apprenticeships as a result of their years of education with us.
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Phase of Education All-through All-through All-through
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-19 3-16 4-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.7 22.7 17
Proficient Math 105 107 102
Proficient Read 104 106 101
Grade 5 or above GCSE 44% 46% 33%
Grade 5 or above A Level 2.60% - 0.00%
Day Fees - - -
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Waverley School Reviews
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This school needs massive improvement in multiple sectors, especially in the maths department, for except a few of the teachers they are continuously off. one massive problem that my son faces with many others in year 11, is the fact that they only have 4 hours of science in a week, this is extremally Lowe when you consider the fact that he is doing triple which normally has 6 to 7 hours. they rather give...
this school is absolutely shit. i am a set one in this institute and i have had to suffer with having 5 external supplies. The teachers don't care with even one stating "i am only hear to make some money and get out". if you are considering bringing your child to in role then i sagest that you don't and try to go some ware that is beater such as starbank or any of the...
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 97 97
Reading 104 98 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% 55.48% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 6.68% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.4 Average
Writing 1.5 Above Average
Maths 2.2 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 95 96
Reading 103 94 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57% 57.74% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 9.05% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.6 Average
Writing 1.7 Above Average
Maths 0.3 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 94
Reading - 94 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 57.89% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 8.39% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 93
Reading - 94 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 54.28% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 6.12% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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 0.02 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 44% 32.27% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 44.69% 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 69% 31.13% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 11.85% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 17.18% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.74 2.94 2.83

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 91.76% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 190 140 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 88.41% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 35.82% 32.73%
School sixth forms 26% 30.85% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 27% 11.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 2% 10.32% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.26% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.12% 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 -0.06 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 43.6 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 41% 35.15% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 46.51% 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 41% 29.66% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 14.23% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 18.76% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.67 3.02 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 92.12% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 176 140 141
Pupils staying in education 90% 90.01% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 38% 35.88% 34.03%
School sixth forms 30% 32.43% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 22% 11.73% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 10.12% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.83% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.22% 2.13%

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 0.03 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 42.9 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% 7 29.84% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 1 43.52% 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 88% 30.49% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 7 13.17% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 7 19.23% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.95 2.95 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 95% 92.99% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 182 130 135
Pupils staying in education 93% 89.72% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 41% 34.11% 33.25%
School sixth forms 34% 34.95% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 18% 9.14% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 11.49% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.78% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.59% 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 -0.3 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 41.5 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 30% 17 28.45% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 7 41.81% 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 96% 28.92% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 30 12.28% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 26 17.63% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.74 2.88 2.84

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 90.88% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 131 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 80.5% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 27.29% 28.31%
School sixth forms 22% 34.1% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 38% 11.61% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 9.1% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.33% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.89% 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 0.21 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 48.6 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 47% 29.99% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 43.66% 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 90% 30% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 38% 16.12% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 43% 18% 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 93% 85.6% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 169 126 145
Pupils staying in education - 40.27% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 28.18% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 33.19% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 37% 11.09% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6.6% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.16% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.48% 2.45%
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 22.82 28.91 30.01
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 22.46 28.08 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 2.60% 12.4% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 51 183 201
Students staying in education 75% 67.68% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 3.64% 6.08%
Students entering employment 12% 13.79% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 10.34% 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 29.39 30.92 33.41
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.9 30.39 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 5.9% 17.43% 17.7%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 63 233 248
Students staying in education 73% 70.09% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 2.74% 5%
Students entering employment 5% 9.62% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 13% 12.15% 10.69%

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 25.10 6 26.82 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.18 7 25.77 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 4.3% 10.81% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 47 213 232
Students staying in education 77% 67.85% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 4.02% 7.77%
Students entering employment 11% 13.04% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 8.87% 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 31.61 10 25.97 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.75 7 25.47 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.8% 10.02% 13.37%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 18.54% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.39% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 9.48% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.98% 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 21.4 22.71 26.73
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.18 23.22 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 5.3% 9.57% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 5 3
Students staying in education - 24.64% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.17% 6.37%
Students entering employment - 11.33% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.5% 4.23%
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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 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Waverley School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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