Upper Wharfedale School

A outstanding community school school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Upper Wharfedale School.

Skipton, BD235BS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
67.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.6
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 June 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wharfeside Avenue
Threshfield
Skipton, BD235BS
Phone
1756752215
Website
uws.n-yorks.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121690
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Wharfeside Avenue, Threshfield, Skipton, BD23 5BS
Website
www.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
350 pupils
Setting
Smaller 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
364
Free School Meals
13.2% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.6 (+6.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.6 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
61
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
364 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Successful Lifelong Learners Confident Individuals Active and Responsible Citizens

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