The Bishop Wand Church of England School

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Sunbury-On-Thames, TW166LT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.9%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
26 February 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Layton's Lane
Sunbury-On-Thames, TW166LT
Phone
1932778600
Website
bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138491
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Layton's Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LT
Website
www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSTANTER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,005 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of London
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,181
Free School Meals
7.0% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
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
70%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
91 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.9 (+24.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.1 (+13.6 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.8 (5.7 below average)
Progress 8:
0.4 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,181 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Realising God-given potential; Inspiring Minds; Nurturing Spirit; Respecting Difference"

Realising God-given potential Inspiring Minds Nurturing Spirit Respecting Difference

The Bishop Wand Church of England School is Anglican; its foundation is part of the London Diocesan Board for Schools; it has a chapel called The Bishop's Building with a School Chaplain and chaplaincy activities; assemblies explore spiritual themes; welcomes students of all faiths or none.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Daniel Aldridge welcomes visitors to The Bishop Wand Church of England School, highlighting a seven‑year education, strong Christian values, exceptional academic achievement and a wide range of extracurriculars, with a focus on developing high‑achieving, confident learners who love learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

STEM Clubs

Sports

Netball Cricket Basketball Football Athletics

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