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Woodley School and College
- All-through
- Kirklees HD5 8JE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress across subjects due to well-planned lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect for each other and their environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Additional support programs cater to pupils’ needs, boosting overall progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff development is extensive and valued, strengthening teaching quality.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective teaching helps pupils achieve well across subjects.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers’ good subject knowledge and planning match pupils' needs. Questioning by some staff could improve.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Governors visit during parents' evenings and holiday clubs.
Communication with Parents: Governors ensure website compliance and respond to concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents view the school positively, as indicated by responses to Parent View.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders implement rigorous monitoring to improve school strengths.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors respond proactively to parents' safety concerns.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and know whom to go to with problems.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are taught strategies to manage their behaviour.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school provides a calm, positive climate with strong personal development.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Work experience complements curriculum, fostering high aspirations.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and theme days.
Outdoor Facilities: Updates in play areas involve pupils’ input for environment improvement.
Career Counselling Services: Students develop career aspirations from positive work experiences.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well-prepared for the next stages with travel training.
Support for SEND: Well-focused specialist resources and alternative communication methods cater to pupils' needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve qualifications in English, mathematics, art, IT, and more up to GCSE.
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About Us
Woodley School and College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 158 students from age 5-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-19 | 4-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.4 | 6.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.04% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 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 | - | 33.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.35% | 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 | - | 26.23% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.1% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.97 | 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 | 90% | 87.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 81.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 30.45% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 8.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 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 | -1.84 | 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 | 1.1 | 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 | 0% | 38.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.89% | 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% | 27.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.34% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 3.14 | 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 | 89% | 89.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 31.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 15.14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 56% | 7.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.31% | 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 | -1.99 | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 0% | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.34% | 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 | 0% | 23.89% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.91% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.74% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.63 | 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 | 95% | 89.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 31.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 15.92% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 25.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 47% | 10.04% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.24% | 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 | -1.32 | 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 | 1.4 | 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 | 0% | 29.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.64% | 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 | 0% | 27.3% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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% | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 60% | 2.52% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.84% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.52% | 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 | -1.39 | 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 | 1.6 | 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% | 31.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.17% | 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% | 23.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.03% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.63% | 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% | 82.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 33.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 29% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.39% | 2.45% |
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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
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodley School and College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1