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Weydon School
- Secondary
- Farnham GU9 8UG
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly and develop into responsible, confident individuals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, respectful, and bullying incidents are rare.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly complimentary about the school.
Communication: The school communicates effectively and keeps parents informed about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express high levels of satisfaction with their children's academic and personal growth.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders provide robust support and address concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have a determined focus on continual improvement but need to promptly address attendance issues.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of unkindness and bullying are rare; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture with regular training for staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 70 different clubs and 30 sporting leagues available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students extend learning through diverse activities at lunchtime and after school.
Career Counselling Services: Exceptional programme with access to a range of education providers, work experience, and apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for life beyond school through diverse opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Innovative teaching identifies and adapts learning for SEND pupils effectively.
Subjects Offered: Wide choice of subjects at GCSE, including AS examinations and challenging texts.
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Weydon School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 1643 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the leader of Weydon at this moment of excitement and change is an incredible honour. Being the Principal of such a unique institution makes me personally incredibly proud. Weydon will continue to grow over the upcoming years, and I look forward to making it the best 11–16 school in the nation. Weydon will always work to achieve exceptional academic performance and individual welfare, to build a welcoming and inclusive community while simultaneously celebrating personal accomplishments, and to provide a rewarding education that lasts long after the exam results have been released. It is our obligation to make sure that we adequately equip all of the young people present for the upcoming global issues. Our goal is for all of our students to obtain the grades needed to enrol in the best colleges in the world. Our main objectives, known as the Big Six, are what will fuel this ambition and guarantee continued success. Everything we do is centred on teaching and learning. being a member of the #teamweydon family, where we look out for and support one another. The friendship, character, and leadership basic values are the cornerstones on which the school is based. Students are taught in a setting that fosters their freedom and intellectual curiosity. We have the good fortune of being able to offer a first-rate academic environment and a first-rate extracurricular programme that will pique the interests of all of our students and staff. Most importantly, there is a contagious zest for learning and pleasure at Weydon.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 79% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.40 | 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 | 62.5 | 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 | 79% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 37.51% | 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 | 42% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.59 | 2.76 | 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 | 97% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 333 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 62.5 | 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 | 76% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 39.76% | 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 | 30% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.49 | 2.81 | 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% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 280 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 68% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.63 | 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 | 62.6 | 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 | 74% 4 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 38.69% | 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 | 64% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 5 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 5 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.77 | 2.72 | 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 | 97% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 251 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.54% | 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 | 0.66 | 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 | 61.2 | 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 | 78% 15 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 5 | 37.83% | 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 | 51% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 5 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 3 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.61 | 2.74 | 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 | 95% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 254 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 72% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.49% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 55.2 | 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 | 63% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 38.25% | 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 | 48% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 13.62% | 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 | 97% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.8% | 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 - 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 - 2nd Sep 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 Weydon School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
