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Based on the inspection date: 04 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Improved behaviour around the building; pupils feel safe and trust staff
Academic Progress: Expectations are not consistently met across subjects. Teaching moves on too quickly, causing knowledge gaps
Current Educational Practices: Not a shared approach to teaching vocabulary in Years 7 to 11
Strengths and Challenges: Training for teachers on curriculum planning and delivery; workload can be heavy
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion via Ofsted Parent View
Communication: School uses Ofsted Parent View to gather parent opinions and feedback
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have clear oversight of behaviour; prompt action on bullying concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Training for teachers to develop curriculum delivery skills
Managing Bullying and Safety: Little bullying; pupils confident in reporting and expect prompt action
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive working relationships between staff and pupils; disruptive behaviour reduced
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 40 clubs each week including a breakfast club
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Few pupils regularly participating in extracurricular activities
Managing and Supporting SEND: Personalised support for literacy and numeracy; access to intended curriculum ensured
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Welling School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1145 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As the new headteacher of Welling School, it gives me great pleasure to write to you.
I'm happy to be going back to the institution where my teaching career began, and since I was hired for the spring semester, I've had the chance to go there several times.
As a result, the commencement of the summer term has been focused on important objectives.
Second, encouraging a supportive and civil learning atmosphere where both faculty and students can thrive.
Our pupils are at the centre of all we do, so I'm adamant that staff members have high expectations for everyone.
There has been progress in the way students behave in lessons so they can learn.
In order to maximise learning time, we are currently taking initiatives to increase standards throughout the whole school day.
First and foremost, there is a push for being on time for school and lessons.
This has enabled us to increase the number of staff members on duty and the amount of activities available to pupils.
It also means that we have another class when the faculty can maximise student learning in a much quieter setting.
The goal of these actions is to establish the proper culture.
I will be collaborating with all interested parties over the upcoming months to begin defining Welling School's vision and principles for the institution's upcoming chapter.
For Welling School, this is an incredibly exciting time.
The Kemnal Academies Trust operates under the name Welling School.
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I'm happy to be going back to the institution where my teaching career began, and since I was hired for the spring semester, I've had the chance to go there several times.
As a result, the commencement of the summer term has been focused on important objectives.
Second, encouraging a supportive and civil learning atmosphere where both faculty and students can thrive.
Our pupils are at the centre of all we do, so I'm adamant that staff members have high expectations for everyone.
There has been progress in the way students behave in lessons so they can learn.
In order to maximise learning time, we are currently taking initiatives to increase standards throughout the whole school day.
First and foremost, there is a push for being on time for school and lessons.
This has enabled us to increase the number of staff members on duty and the amount of activities available to pupils.
It also means that we have another class when the faculty can maximise student learning in a much quieter setting.
The goal of these actions is to establish the proper culture.
I will be collaborating with all interested parties over the upcoming months to begin defining Welling School's vision and principles for the institution's upcoming chapter.
For Welling School, this is an incredibly exciting time.
The Kemnal Academies Trust operates under the name Welling School.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 8.30% |
| 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 | -0.97 | 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 | 33.7 | 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% | 37.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 49.48% | 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 | 16% | 32.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 18.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 23.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 3.18 | 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 | 92% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 164 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 17.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 52.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 9.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.06% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.94% | 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 | -0.86 | 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 | 37.6 | 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 | 31% | 44.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 57% | 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 | 29% | 40.58% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 25.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 30.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 3.76 | 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 | 91% | 94.41% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 257 | 159 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 91.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 19.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 52.35% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.18% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.47% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.24% | 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 | -0.56 | 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 | 37.2 | 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 | 23% 2 | 39.83% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 3 | 55.06% | 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 | 8% | 40.06% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 21.94% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 9 | 29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 3.68 | 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 | 94% | 94.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 252 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 89.6% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 19.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 55.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.47% | 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 | -0.51 | 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 | 38.4 | 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 | 25% 12 | 44.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 13 | 59.12% | 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 | 30% | 38.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 21.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 9 | 28.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 3.76 | 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 | 96% | 89.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 178 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 16.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 57.93% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.79% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2% | 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 | -0.63 | 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 | 35.9 | 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 | 13% | 42.65% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 56% | 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 | 27% | 37.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 26.47% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 27.82% | 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 | 94% | 96.64% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 181 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 52.21% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 21.79% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 54.93% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.14% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.71% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.29% | 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 | 21.18 | 23.66 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.67 | 25.07 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 7.44% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 59 | 137 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 63.83% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 20% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 6.83% | 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 | 20.3 | 30.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.67 | 32.04 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 12.73% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 61 | 138 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 63.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11.08% | 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 | 24.58 | 28.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.80 1 | 27.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 6.08% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 148 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 64.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 17.8% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.6% | 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 | 24.24 1 | 26.33 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.68 2 | 27.16 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.2% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 17.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 15.11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.33% | 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 | 23.89 | 25.34 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.48 | 28.07 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 6.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 24.33% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.22% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 18.56% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.11% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Welling School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1