Wensleydale School

A good community school school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wensleydale School.

Leyburn, DL85HY Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 50.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
25 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Richmond Road
Leyburn, DL85HY
Phone
1969622244
Website
wensleydaleschool.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121679
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5HY
Website
http://www.wensleydaleschool.net
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
440 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
363
Free School Meals
18.5% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
60
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
363 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respectful Positive Hardworking Successful

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Club

Curriculum Highlights

Based around the National Curriculum 2014 Clear progress over 7 years Depth before breadth; maximise learning time in all subjects Additional time for English and Mathematics to ensure essential skills Additional targeted support and challenge to ensure progress PSHEe delivered through Life and Society in KS3 and KS4 Life and Society – a course incorporating RS, PSHE and Sex education Extra time for sports, arts, catch-up and GCSE workshops through our extra-curricular and intervention programme Art and Design Business Studies GCSE CCF Computing Drama Design & Technology English French Geography Hospitality and Catering Life and Society Mathematics Music Science Sociology GCSE PE Curriculum Map PE Key Stage 3 Core PE Key Stage 4

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