Whitstone

A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitstone.

Shepton Mallet, BA45PF Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 63.5%
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
26 April 2022
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
Charlton Road
Shepton Mallet, BA45PF
Phone
1749345555
Website
whitstoneschool.org/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137192
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PF
Website
http://www.whitstoneschool.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WHITSTONE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
625 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
584
Free School Meals
22.6% (132 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.5 (+11.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
97
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
584 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring Futures"

Ambition Respect Excellence

Facilities

Library

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