The Bewdley School

A not judged foundation school school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Bewdley School.

Bewdley, DY121BL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.6%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
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
Stourport Road
Bewdley, DY121BL
Phone
1299403277
Website
bewdley.worcs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135035
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Stourport Road, Bewdley, DY12 1BL
Website
www.bewdley.worcs.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
958 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
967
Free School Meals
17.8% (172 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
59 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.6 (+19.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.9 (+7.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
121
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
967 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ready Respectful Safe

Facilities

Extensive grounds Riverside location on the River Severn Gallery Sixth Form Café State-of-the-art Science Block Art and Technology Block Outdoor learning spaces Tree-lined playing fields Leisure Centre adjacent to the site Copse and brook separating the school from its playing fields Onsite bat roost Secondary woodland adjacent to Bewdley Primary School’s Forest School project

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stages 3 and 4 are two and a half years each Year 8 option choices include 3 'creative options' for the first half of Year 9 One GCSE option must be an EBacc subject A Levels are taught for 5 hours per week per subject Two additional Assistant Heads of Sixth provide enrichment and student support Extensive revision programme for GCSE and A Level Tutor teams expanded to support personalised learning and enrichment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club available from 8am with pastries, bacon/sausage sandwiches, toast.

SEND Provision

The Bewdley School has an inclusive ethos with a dedicated Inclusion team. SENCO is Mr Willis. For children with SEND, EHCPs are coordinated with Worcestershire County Council’s specialist teams to ensure curriculum access.

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