The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

A good foundation school school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College.

Woking, GU218TL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.01
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 68.5%
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
27 January 2015
Previous grade
Good
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
Hermitage Road
St Johns
Woking, GU218TL
Phone
1483476861
Website
student.wcsc.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
125314
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, GU21 8TL
Website
http://student.wcsc.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1,500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,524
Free School Meals
16.9% (258 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
39.0 (+19.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.5 (+16.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.5 (+8.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
254
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,524 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Orchestra String Ensemble Jazz Group Big Band Brass Group Folk Ensemble Choir Percussion Ensemble A Cappella Group Chamber Guitar Ensemble Rock N Pop Club Senior Session Band Flute Choir Music Tech Club Junior Session Band Keyboard Group Year 7 Handchime Group Chamber Orchestra Jazz 4 Carol Players

Facilities

Winston Sports Centre Woking Planetarium Radio Woking Discovery Space & Library New Performance Space Planetarium Conference room Indoor and Outdoor Courts Facilities for Hire

Curriculum Highlights

The Curriculum is timetabled in 50 one hour lessons over a two week period Key Stage 3 subjects include English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, RE, Drama, Music, Art, Computing (ICT), Modern Foreign Languages, Technology and Physical Education All students study one foreign language (French or German) in Year 7; some teaching groups access a second language in Years 8 and 9 Astronomy is timetabled throughout Years 7 and 8; the grammar group takes Latin in Years 8 and 9; Latin and Astronomy are available in KS4 PSHCE is delivered through Winston Extra sessions for all Year 7 and Aspire groups in Years 8 and 9; bespoke PSHCE for Enigma and Grammar in Years 8 and 9 In Spring term of Year 9, students make Option choices for KS4 (Years 10 and 11) and commence these courses in the Summer term Key Stage 4 offers courses leading to GCSE or equivalent qualifications; most students study a Modern Foreign Language and a humanity subject to GCSE level to support the English Baccalaureate There are three streams in Years 8 and 9: Aspire, Enigma and Grammar Option groups at KS4 are mixed ability

Admissions Criteria

Applicants should apply through Surrey County Council for a school place. For specialist places (Music or Academic), a supplementary information form must be returned to our Admissions Department and testing arranged. The awarding of Specialist Music Criteria is not an offer of a place. If Winston is your first preference, ensure it is listed as such in the application.

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