The Blue School

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

Wells, BA52NR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.9%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
17 October 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Kennion Road
Wells, BA52NR
Phone
1749678799
Website
theblueschoolwells.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137285
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR
Website
https://www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BLUE SCHOOL
Capacity
1,640 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,434
Free School Meals
16.7% (239 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
143 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.9 (+15.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.0 (+8.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.19 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
179
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,434 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
D&T Textiles Technology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Empathy Politeness

Church of England

Head Teacher's Message

The Blue School is a remarkable, inclusive community built around a shared vision and strong pastoral care, with core values of respect, empathy and politeness, plus a broad, creative curriculum and a commitment to teaching excellence within a Church of England ethos.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

gardening art sports clubs junior gym

Sports

various sports clubs

Facilities

Bailey Hall Milton Galleries Bailey Milton Field (West) Sixth Form Centre & Courtyard Bailey Terrace Wells Blue Sports Centre

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 (Years 7-9) KS4 (Years 10-11) KS5 (Years 12-13) Follows National Curriculum Details of KS5 curriculum are in the Sixth Form section

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After School Enrichment Activities from 15:30 to 17:00.

Admissions Criteria

The Blue School is a comprehensive, fully inclusive, mixed Church of England, state maintained (non-fee paying) academy for students aged 11-18. Admissions processed by Somerset Admissions Service.

Financial Information

Non-fee paying

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