Wadham School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wadham School.

Crewkerne, TA187NT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.8%
Continue in education or training
19.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Sustained employment
78.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 40.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
26 June 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Yeovil Road
Crewkerne, TA187NT
Phone
1460270123
Website
wadhamschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123893
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT
Website
http://www.wadhamschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
788 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
805
Free School Meals
18.2% (147 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
27.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
40.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
20.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
20%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
15 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.8 (+13.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
101
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
805 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Life in all its Fullness"

Hope Independence of thought Confidence in developing their skills and knowledge Commitment to the well-being of others Sensitivity to and tolerant of difference Sense of their own worth

Wadham School is a Church of England School with close links to the parishes in Crewkerne and Ilminster and with surrounding villages. Assemblies twice weekly are broadly Christian in nature while respecting and appreciating other faiths. The Church of England nominates Foundation members of the Governing Body. The Diocese of Bath and Wells and local churches have helped appoint a Chaplain who contributes to the spiritual life of the school and provides pastoral support. The school observes major Christian festivals.

Curriculum Highlights

Core knowledge is embedded in learning; The curriculum is well-balanced to engage all students regardless of ability or background; There are opportunities in and out of the classroom to support personal, social, physical, spiritual, moral and cultural development; The aim is to equip students with personal attributes, knowledge and skills to be respectful and successful members of the community and live Life in all its fullness.

SEND Provision

Somerset’s SEND Local Offer is the local hub of information and guidance for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school provides SEN Information Report 24-25 and SEND Policy 24-25.

Admissions Criteria

Admission preference order: 1) Students with a statement of Special Educational Needs naming Wadham as the preferred school; 2) Students whose older brother or sister attends Wadham; 3) Students who live closest to Wadham.

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