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Winton Academy
- Secondary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH10 4HT
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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 very strong progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and behave well.
Academic Progress: Pupils leave with impressive qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exceptional, disruption-free learning valued.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value the training they receive.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are well-trained in safeguarding.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders have tackled staff workload effectively.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality professional development keeps staff effective.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders track pupils' participation closely.
Communication: Regular updates and training for staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents give positive feedback in Ofsted’s online questionnaire.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are dedicated and committed to improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum planned to build knowledge securely over time.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Fixed-term exclusions are reducing quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote pupils' welfare is outstanding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Activities include a choir, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and a range of visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are encouraged to take part in wider life of the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Engage in sports, escape rooms, Olympiad events.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The support for pupils with SEND is exceptional.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The Gateway hub effectively supports needs.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme, individual advice provided.
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About Us
Winton Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 908 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.9 | - | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 75% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 5.00% |
| 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 | 0.76 | 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 | 55.8 | 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 | 75% | 33.68% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 46.16% | 42.99% |
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 | 46% | 23.32% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 13.11% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 17.46% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 2.87 | 2.82 |
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% | 90.46% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82.89% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 33.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 33.64% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.29% | 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 | 0.91 | 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 | 58.4 | 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 | 77% | 34.78% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 46.59% | 45.26% |
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 | 52% | 23.81% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 14.86% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 18.65% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 2.95 | 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 | 94% | 83.9% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 112 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 78.86% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 35.03% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.48% | 2.15% |
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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 | 0.7 | 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 | 53.5 | 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 | 59% 1 | 34.3% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 2 | 47.88% | 43.34% |
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 | 63% | 28.76% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 9 | 14.48% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 11 | 19.79% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 3.15 | 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 | 92% | 84.33% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 33.07% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 34.67% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.59% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.41% | 2.76% |
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 | 0.6 | 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% 16 | 35.56% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 9 | 47.53% | 42.58% |
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% | 28.63% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 5 | 15.56% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 13 | 20.22% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 3.13 | 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 | 93% | 78.96% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 31.04% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 33.52% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.19% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.78% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.89% | 2.06% |
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 | 0.65 | 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 | 47.8 | 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% | 34.74% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 48.06% | 43.04% |
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 | 10% | 26.55% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 17.1% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 18.45% | 16.23% |
| 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% | 75% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 56.73% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 29.65% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 37.15% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.23% | 2.46% |
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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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Winton Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1