The Gryphon School

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

Sherborne, DT94EQ Ofsted: Good 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
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.7%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
29 January 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Bristol Road
Sherborne, DT94EQ
Phone
1935813122
Website
Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138471
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bristol Road, Sherborne, DT9 4EQ
Website
http://www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Capacity
1,495 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,514
Free School Meals
19.6% (297 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
168 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.7 (+13.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.1 (+8.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
94 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
189
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,514 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(13 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(24 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Leadership Integrity Fellowship Exploration

Church of England school in the Diocese of Salisbury; 10:10 vision, empowering Christian flourishing and living life in all its fullness. The Bible verse John 10:10 “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” underpins the ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Jim Gower, Headteacher, expresses pride in The Gryphon School, notes academy status since 2012, describes the school as a Church of England school with an inclusive ethos, and emphasizes high achievement and opportunities across sports, arts, drama, music, vocational and academic subjects, within a family atmosphere.

Facilities

Gryphon Conference Centre Sports Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious curriculum Wide range of GCSE and A-Level subjects Large Sixth Form (350+ students)

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