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The Corsham School
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- Corsham SN13 9DF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in their GCSEs and A levels, showing improved results each year.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in and out of lessons, maintaining a calm and orderly atmosphere.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching takes place in well-equipped rooms with specialist teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have high expectations and are encouraged to increase the sophistication of the work given to pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations from teachers help improve student outcomes. However, a more demanding curriculum in Years 7 and 8 is needed.
Communication: The headteacher has an 'open door' policy allowing parents to discuss any issues.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors and school leaders work with parents to improve pupils鈥� education and opportunities.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed responses from parents; some areas need improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Headteacher's 鈥榦pen door鈥� policy ensures conflicts and concerns are effectively resolved.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Raised teacher expectations to enhance the quality of education, ensuring higher sophistication in student work.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying swiftly; pupils feel safe and cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff make sure that pupils feel comfortable and cared for, resulting in a secure and supportive environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students participate in a wide choice of activities including silversmithing, mindful meditation, creative history, and yoga.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders encourage participation beyond lessons for all-rounded development.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive sensible career guidance and find suitable places at university or in apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students study mainly A levels and succeed in retaking English or mathematics GCSEs if needed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Efficient support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn a rich and broad curriculum, with a focus on the English Baccalaureate and a variety of creative subjects.
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The Corsham School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1264 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 52% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.40% | - | 20.40% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.57 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 42.15% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.07% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 1 | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 2 | 44.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 2 | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 11 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 7 | 43.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 3 | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 43.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.55% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.96% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.77 | 31.24 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.84 | 30.73 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.40% | 14.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 52.91% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.95% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.82 | 35.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.85 | 33.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.5% | 18.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 115 | 169 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.41% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.74 1 | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.95 | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.7% | 13.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 102 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.45% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.98 2 | 30.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.20 3 | 29.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.2% | 14.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 31.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 26.41% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.23% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.38 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.08 | 31.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 16.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 36.24% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 29.1% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Corsham School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
