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Wootton Upper School
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Wootton Upper School
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- Wootton MK43 9HT
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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 |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across a wide range of subjects, particularly in English and science.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud of their school, work hard, and are respectful to adults and each other.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge and engage in regular professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers' planning aims to support pupils of differing abilities.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is effective but needs consistent application of tailored support in all subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Increasing opportunities for parents to come into school and meet with staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents show good support for the school but some feel communication could improve.
Communication: School needs to communicate more often about how well children are doing.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders and governors provide clear, strategic leadership and challenge where needed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have established a culture of high aspirations and continuous improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are very thorough; bullying is rare and resolved effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good support for vulnerable pupils ensures they feel safe and make good progress.
Extracurricular Offerings: An extensive extra-curricular program underpins pupils’ moral, social, and cultural development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Curriculum provides a balanced array of opportunities, encouraging informed choices.
Career Counselling Services: Improved individual focus preparing pupils well for next steps in education or career.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Smooth transition into sixth form studies ensured through collaboration with trust partner.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good support for pupils with special educational needs leading to positive progress.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum offers a wide range of opportunities with strong performance in English and science.
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About Us
Wootton Upper School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 890 students from age 13-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 13-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.7 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 31% |
| 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 44.8 | 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 | 43% | 26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 40.38% | 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 | 24% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.24% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 2.56 | 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 | 94% | 87.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 312 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.36% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 41.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 32.07% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.36% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 42% | 27.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 42.76% | 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 | 19% | 19.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.68 | 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 | 93% | 88.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 278 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 39.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 35.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.79% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.29% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 44% 2 | 15.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 3 | 27.67% | 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 | 29% | 13% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 2 | 5.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 1 | 7.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.01 | 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 | 98% | 85.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 319 | 151 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.42% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 34.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 29.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.08% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.5% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 46% 4 | 16.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 3 | 26.9% | 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 | 28% | 14.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 9 | 5.1% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 5 | 8.3% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 1.95 | 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% | 84.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 320 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 36.2% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.4% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 50% | 16.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 28.63% | 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% | 14.21% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 6.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 6.89% | 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% | 75.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 299 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 63.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wootton Upper School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1