The Wenlock School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Wenlock School
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The Wenlock School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Dudley DY1 3SS
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve excellent outcomes through broad, exciting curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff manage pupils’ behaviour effectively; pupils feel safe and secure
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are skilled, providing tailored support contributing to notable academic achievements
Communication: School invites parents regularly, supporting consistent communication about expectations
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership addresses conflicts promptly and calmly, maintaining an open culture
Actions for Quality Improvement: Informed leadership enhances curriculum and extracurricular provision
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; safeguarding arrangements are effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Therapeutic support integrates with curriculum to promote well-being
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive activities include Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and clubs
Outdoor Facilities: Spacious outdoor areas enhance recreation and physical education
Career Counselling Services: Highly relevant careers advice supports pupil future planning
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The Wenlock School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 100 students from age 7-18 yr.
At this school, 9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | 6.3 | 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 | 9% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 43.28% | 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 | 0% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.38 | 2.5 | 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 | - | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.72% | 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 | - | 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 | 7.6 | 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 | 0% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 49.36% | 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 | 0% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.37 | 2.83 | 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 | - | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.71% | 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 | - | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 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 | - | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.87% | 2.75% |
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.
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
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| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
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| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
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