The Stonehenge School

A good community school school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Stonehenge School.

Amesbury, SP47PW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.42
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 57.0%
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
23 January 2014
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
Holders Road
Amesbury, SP47PW
Phone
1980623407
Website
stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126458
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Holders Road, Amesbury, SP4 7PW
Website
http://www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
940 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,062
Free School Meals
15.3% (162 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,062 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving for excellence, Exceeding expectations"

No limit to any student’s potential Effort, participation and achievement are valued Striving for excellence Students are happy, healthy and given opportunities to exceed their expectations Enriched by history and culture

Head Teacher's Message

"At the Stonehenge School we believe that there is no limit to any student’s potential. We aspire to develop a positive learning community in which effort, participation and achievement are valued. Striving for excellence, we aim to create an outstanding school where students are happy, healthy and given opportunities to exceed their expectations."

Extracurriculars

Sports

rugby netball hockey football cricket

Facilities

19 classrooms 4 ICT classrooms Main reception Group Rooms Meetings Rooms Staff areas Atrium Ancillary spaces (WCs, Stores, Plant, comms etc) 3G pitch MUGA Upgraded tennis courts Photovoltaics on the roof Solar shading Natural ventilation Absence detection and PIR lighting controls Energy efficient lights Air tightness Recycling of waste materials in construction New £6.5m extension 22 acre playing field on Holders Lane Lockable cycle shelter (increased to 23 cycles) BREEAM Very Good EPC rating A Floor area 2600m2

Curriculum Highlights

GCSEs in Mathematics, English Language, English Literature and Double Science GCSE options include Drama, Art, Religious Education, Information & Communication Technology, Resistant Materials, P.E., Textiles, History, Geography, Music, French, German and Spanish NVQ courses run in conjunction with Salisbury College including Construction, Personal Therapies and Motor Vehicle maintenance Work Experience for all Year 10 students Opportunities to choose ‘pathways’ to suit individual talents and skills Artsmark award and extensive extra-curricular activities including drama productions and musical concerts Strong links with Connexions and colleges of Further Education Regular geography field trips; annual visits to France or Germany; World War 1 battlefield visits for History

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The Pupil Premium is an additional source of funding from the government aimed at closing the attainment gap for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school describes the Pupil Premium as providing extra support and resources for students from lower-income backgrounds, with a Services Premium for all students from services backgrounds to offer extra pastoral support. The funding is allocated based on Ever 6 FSM, looked-after status, and children of services personnel. The school states it uses the funding to support high staffing levels, smaller teaching sets for vulnerable students, personalised and relevant curriculum, strong leadership, a culture of high expectations and targeted intervention. A full Pupil Premium strategy for 2025/2028 and information about Services Pupil Premium Funding are provided.

Admissions Criteria

The Stonehenge School is a community school. All admissions are controlled by the School Admissions Team, County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. They provide contact details (01980 623407; [email protected]). The page references Admission Arrangements 2025 and directs readers to the School Admissions page and Wiltshire Council for information about admissions.

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