Cressex Community School

A good foundation school school in Buckinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cressex Community School.

High Wycombe, HP124QA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 64.4%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 July 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holmers Lane
High Wycombe, HP124QA
Phone
1494437729
Website
cressex.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110500
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4QA
Website
www.cressex.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Cressex Co-operative Learning Partnership
Capacity
803 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
762
Free School Meals
27.8% (212 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.4 (+12.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.2 (+5.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.48 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
95
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
762 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"High achievement for all is our shared responsibility"

Openness Honesty Social Responsibility Caring for other Self-Help Self-Responsibility Democracy Equality Equity Solidarity Working in Collaboration

Head Teacher's Message

The original Cressex Community School opened in 1960 and moved to a brand new state-of-the-art building in 2010, with large, bright and welcoming classrooms, excellent IT facilities, and well-designed spaces such as the library, assembly hall, sports hall, sixth form common room and atrium that promote a strong sense of community; outdoor spaces include fruit and vegetables growing areas and an amphitheatre for outdoor performances.

Facilities

Atrium Main Hall Performance Space Outdoor Performance Space Arts Rooms Library Assembly Hall Sports Hall Sixth Form Common Room Amphitheatre Fruit and vegetables outdoor growing areas Catering Area

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