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Wyre Forest School
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- Kidderminster DY11 6FA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Teachers plan work well in subjects like English and math, ensuring pupils know more and remember more.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exceptional, supported by strong relationships and a thoughtful PSHCE curriculum.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff give up their time willingly to run holiday clubs and help pupils manage their own behavior.
Teacher Engagement: Staff go the extra mile to care for pupils, running holiday clubs throughout the year.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective teaching in reading and other subjects develops pupils' love of learning and reading.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong relationships and effective planning are strengths; creative curriculum planning needs improvement.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders organize sessions for parents to share experiences and support each other.
Communication with Parents: The school has good relationships with parents, involving them in sessions to share parenting experience.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value the extra help and support provided by the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address bullying quickly and support the most vulnerable effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders ensure coherent subject planning and support teachers with implementation.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare and handled swiftly; pupils feel safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour is outstanding, with pupils showing thoughtfulness and kindness.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained and take welfare seriously; leaders work well with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy activities like choir, swimming, and horse riding.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Carefully planned pathways allow balance between academics and extracurriculars.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor facilities improved, including a bike track leading to Bikeability certificates.
Career Counselling Services: Well-led careers program with trips and workshops to prepare pupils for the future.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well prepared for further education with support in applying to college.
Support for SEND: Effective use of communication aids and resources closely matched to pupils' needs.
Subjects Offered: Effective planning in English, mathematics, and PSHCE; creative curriculum needs improvement.
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About Us
Wyre Forest School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 366 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-17 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | £10,666 to £15,600 |
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 | - | 95 | 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% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.65% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below 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 | - | 93 | 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% | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.81% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| 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% | 57.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.64% | 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 | -9.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.7 | 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 | - | 95 | 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% | 55.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.07% | 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 | -7.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 25.84% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.17% | 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 | - | 22.83% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.17% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.38% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 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 | 100% | 94.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.8% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 30.83% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 76% | 15.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.51% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.6% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.97% | 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 | - | 23.41% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.03% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.74% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.75 | 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 | 100% | 91.31% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 33.34% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.8% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 11.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.77% | 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 | -1.68 | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 0% | 25.21% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.9% | 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% | 27.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.65% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.88% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.87 | 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 | 100% | 94.71% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 142 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.53% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 34.44% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 14.18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.97% | 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 | -1.45 | 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 | 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% | 27.98% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.12% | 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% | 25.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.97 | 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 | 89% | 87.15% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 26.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.15% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.32% | 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 | -1.6 | 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 | 0.8 | 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 | 0% | 29.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.18% | 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% | 25.26% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.08% | 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 | 90% | 90.24% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.44% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.03% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.85% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 67% | 7.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.26% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wyre Forest School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1