Wollaston School

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Wellingborough, NN297PH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.9%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
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
16 May 2023
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
Irchester Road
Wollaston
Wellingborough, NN297PH
Phone
1933663501
Website
wollastonschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146489
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH
Website
www.wollastonschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1429 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,430
Free School Meals
15.2% (217 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
9.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
75.6%
Ebacc Languages:
24.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8 Range:
-0.18 to 0.18
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
125 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.9 (+14.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.8 (+6.3 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
1,430 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

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