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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
- Secondary
- Warrington WA4 1JL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils progress well through the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are accepting of differences, bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well trained to deliver the curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use assessment well to check learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers lack guidance in activity selection.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents overwhelmingly positive.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents were overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Teachers resolve bullying incidents swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders improved the quality of education for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School is a safe space; bullying is rare and addressed quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extra-curricular program.
Career Counselling Services: Ongoing careers guidance in all year groups.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers are adept at ensuring progression for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 854 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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 | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 15.1 | 13 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 29% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 45.37% | 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 | 44% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 2.76 | 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 | 87% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.29% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 37% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 51.17% | 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 | 45% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 3.17 | 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 | 88% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.41% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 43% 2 | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 11 | 47.56% | 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 | 11% | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 3 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 2.83 | 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 | - | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.08% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 42.4 | 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 | 41% | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 47.41% | 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 | 16% | 24.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 2.93 | 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 | - | 74.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.58% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39% | 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 | - | 20.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.94% | 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 | - | 72.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.42% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1