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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Personal development Good
Pupils’ welfare, health and safety Good
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Academic Progress: Strong progress in GCSE results, especially in English and mathematics, but disadvantaged pupils need targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are courteous, respectful, and work collaboratively. Attendance is above average.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers demonstrate enthusiasm and effective teaching methods, particularly in sixth form.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use skilful questioning to deepen students' understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective teaching seen, but there's inconsistency in using the new assessment framework.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are very positive and supportive of the school.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates on their child's progress and feel well-informed.
Parent Satisfaction: High satisfaction; nearly all respondents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts effectively and maintain good communication.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented strategies to improve disadvantaged pupils' achievement but need better evaluation of impact.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Rare instances of bullying are dealt with promptly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of arts, technology, and academic subjects available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encouraging balance, though some inconsistency in homework setting.
Career Counselling Services: Students appreciate guidance received in applying for university places.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong support for academic improvement and university applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specific learning needs are identified early, and class teachers are aware of these students.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects including arts and technology courses alongside academic subjects.
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Woodcote High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1294 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 11-19 11-18 11-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.1 - 17.9
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 54% 98% 66%
Grade 5 or above A Level 7.70% 35.00% 9.00%
Day Fees - - -
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School has progressively declined in its ability to provide a holistic education for all pupils . Communication with parents and carers is one directional. Empathy and understanding of students with SEND is non existent and some of the school policies regarding attendance, rules of engagement and structure directly contravene the Equality Act 2010. Leadership is poor disordered and reactionary, with no sense of vision, connected community or social movement. There is a toxic male culture...
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 0.22 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 48.0 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 54% 29.26% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 40.69% 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 38% 30.79% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 24% 11.88% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 32% 17.31% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.32 2.81 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% 93.5% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 207 149 144
Pupils staying in education 91% 90.71% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 33.17% 32.73%
School sixth forms 35% 41.58% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 29% 6.08% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 10% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships SP 0.79% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 1.92% 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 0.15 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 54.3 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 64% 30.56% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 42.41% 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 42% 28.46% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 11.39% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 16.56% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.85 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 98% 89.38% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 207 142 141
Pupils staying in education 94% 87.92% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 31% 33.92% 34.03%
School sixth forms 26% 39.83% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 37% 6.88% 10.38%
Other education destinations SP 7.25% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 0.71% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.88% 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 0.03 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 48.5 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 44% 4 25.06% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 2 38.58% 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 58% 27.03% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 3 7.81% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 6 12.94% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.36 2.59 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 96% 94.4% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 208 143 135
Pupils staying in education 90% 92% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 60% 27.75% 33.25%
School sixth forms 24% 41.9% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 4% 11.5% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 10.75% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.95% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 1.65% 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 0.08 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 48.5 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 48% 2 27.75% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 1 39.42% 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 55% 26.97% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 7 9.69% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 37% 3 13.58% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.34 2.62 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% 85.2% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 216 151 140
Pupils staying in education 90% 81.5% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 15.6% 28.31%
School sixth forms 37% 43.3% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 34% 10.35% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 1.6% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 1.05% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 0.85% 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 0.25 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 49.4 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 46% 26.15% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 37.53% 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 62% 26.88% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 13.24% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 14.62% 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% 93.84% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 209 145 145
Pupils staying in education 95% 48.58% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 17.84% 30.58%
School sixth forms 25% 42.58% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 44% 10.32% 8.95%
Other education destinations 1% 10.05% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.26% 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 29.97 29.96 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.64 29.03 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 7.70% 12.31% 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 77 219 201
Students staying in education 78% 69.41% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 2.59% 6.08%
Students entering employment 14% 14.18% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 1% 9% 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 35.4 33.27 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.48 31.46 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 19.4% 17.48% 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 78 254 248
Students staying in education 69% 70.25% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 1.81% 5%
Students entering employment 13% 8.88% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 11.44% 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 28.74 2 30.29 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.26 4 29.73 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 19.4% 14.08% 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 56 195 232
Students staying in education 54% 60.08% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 4.54% 7.77%
Students entering employment 24% 19.23% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 10.31% 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 26.63 3 30.87 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.33 4 30.69 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 2.5% 14.84% 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 5 8 3
Students staying in education 10 27.31% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 3% 5.54%
Students entering employment 16% 10.77% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 5.31% 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 29.55 27.43 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.44 25.63 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 7.7% 11.94% 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 - 4 3
Students staying in education 13 29.92% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 2.85% 6.37%
Students entering employment 21% 14.54% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 6.62% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 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
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18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodcote High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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