Wilson's School

A outstanding academy converter school in Sutton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wilson's School.

Wallington, SM69JW Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
82.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.5%
Continue in education or training
87.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 92.0%
Sustained employment
13.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
28 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Mollison Drive
Wallington, SM69JW
Phone
2087732931
Website
wilsons.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136621
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Mollison Drive, Wallington, SM6 9JW
Website
www.wilsons.school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WILSON'S SCHOOL
Capacity
1327 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,313
Free School Meals
6.1% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
97.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
2.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
85.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
26.2
English Attainment 8:
16.4
Maths Attainment 8:
17.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
25.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
26.2
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
98.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.9%
Ebacc Languages:
98.9%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.27
Progress 8 Range:
1.05 to 1.49
University Progression:
91.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
92.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
2.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
2.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
91%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
170 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
98.4 (+79.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.5 (+47.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
85.6 (+46.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
92.0 (+35.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
2.6 (14.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
82 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
164
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,313 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Physics (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★ ★★
(25 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(66 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Non Sibi Sed Omnibus"

respect tolerance courtesy cooperation service to the community personal achievement hard work

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Head NJ Cole describes Wilson’s as an exceptional community with a focus on high academic achievement, safe and kind environment, and a commitment to opportunities beyond the classroom, guided by the motto Non Sibi Sed Omnibus.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme Combined Cadet Force Football Programme Music Programme

Sports

Football

Facilities

Four 11-a-side grass football pitches Three 9-a-side grass football pitches Two 7-a-side floodlit 4G Astroturf courts Ten 5-a-side floodlit 4G Astroturf courts Fully equipped Fitness Suite Mary Datchelor wing Britton Centre (recital hall, recording studio, practice rooms) Recital hall and recording studio within Britton Centre

Curriculum Highlights

GCSEPlus programme from Year 9 to deepen core knowledge and provide breadth EBACC for every pupil Triple science for the vast majority Four A levels on offer in Year 12 The Elizabethan programme for political knowledge and public speaking Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Combined Cadet Force offered as wider opportunities Year 7 instrumental tuition provided free of charge Extensive music and language offerings across Key Stages 1-4 Shared Second Stage Entrance Examinations with Sutton Grammar and Wallington County Grammar (for some streams)

Admissions Criteria

Wilson’s is a selective state school for boys. Year 7 entry has an admissions number of 186. Entry requires passing the Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and a Second Stage Entrance Examination. Oversubscription criteria include Looked After or Previously Looked After, students eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), and top candidates in Sport and Music Aptitude tests; remaining places allocated by standardised entrance test scores with distance-based tie-breaker; waiting lists maintained; right of appeal.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

The school is a state-funded school and education is free; voluntary contributions are possible but not required.

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