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Woking High School
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- Woking GU21 4TJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' achievement at GCSE has improved every year since the academy opened and is well above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. They are keen to learn.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high expectations. Teaching assistants provide highly effective support.
Current Educational Practices: The school’s training programme is well targeted, leading to bespoke coaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use high levels of specialist expertise, but work set is not consistently well matched to all pupils' abilities.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and would recommend the school.
Communication: Parents are very enthusiastic in their praise and feel well informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy; 'We cannot praise the school highly enough' is a typical remark.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils report that the process of restorative justice resolves problems well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders revised Key Stage 4 curriculum to meet pupils’ needs better, showing relentless determination.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and the school provides strong support for emotional well-being.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding arrangements are very effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: The curriculum is enriched with a wide range of activities, including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and orchestra.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are keen to participate and balance academics well.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are well prepared for progression in their next stage of life.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching assistants promote independence and good progress for pupils with special educational needs.
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Woking High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 1200 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 48% | 74% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 25.20% |
| 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 54.6 | 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 | 57% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 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 | 30% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 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 | 95% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 71% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 54.7 | 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 | 57% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 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 | 28% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 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 | 97% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 76% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.57 | 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 | 55.1 | 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% | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 1 | 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 | 39% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 2 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 6 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 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 | 230 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 60% 3 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 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 | 31% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 2 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 3 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.89 | 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 | 211 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 56.8 | 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 | 57% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 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 | 29% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 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 | 96% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woking High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1