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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
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- Kingston upon Thames KT6 7EY
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make sustained and substantial progress over time across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and their conduct is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers’ subject knowledge is excellent.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan purposeful activities which challenge pupils to deepen their understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations and challenging targets are set for all students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through a variety of school events and initiatives.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express high satisfaction with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership handles conflicts and concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on innovative practices to further challenge students.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and any incidents are handled swiftly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of clubs, visits and literary events are offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are supported in balancing academics with extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: New buildings and facilities support learning and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students receive strong support and guidance for future careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: There are effective induction and transition programs for GCSE and sixth form courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils make strong progress due to effective leadership and classroom support.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of academic and creative subjects are available, including A-level dance.
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1463 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 48% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.30% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.94 | 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 | 57.5 | 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 | 60% | 38.74% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 47.63% | 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 | 58% | 38.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 21.68% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 27.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.17 | 3.63 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 96.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 94.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 17.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 53.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 7.21% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.93% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.79% | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 54 | 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 | 48% | 41.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 50.83% | 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 | 46% | 40.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 25.78% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 31.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.71 | 3.93 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 96.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 95.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 20.21% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 53.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 5.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.71% | 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 52.1 | 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 | 46% 13 | 36.75% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 5 | 46.63% | 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 | 52% | 36.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 4 | 22.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 3 | 28.13% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 3.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 89.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.75% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 18.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 52.25% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 5.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.75% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1% | 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 53.1 | 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 | 59% 10 | 37.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 4 | 45.94% | 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 | 56% | 36.31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 6 | 24.31% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 1 | 28.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 3.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 80.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 77.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 16.58% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 51.92% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 3.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.42% | 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 | 0.31 | 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 | 50.7 | 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 | 49% | 37.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 46.31% | 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 | 60% | 36.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 27.13% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 28.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 94% | 79.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 38.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 16.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 49.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 3.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 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 | 34.82 | 33.71 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.92 | 30.89 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.30% | 22.3% | 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 | 125 | 237 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 62.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 2.82% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 14.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6.55% | 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 | 37.58 | 36.51 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.97 | 33.8 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 29.25% | 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 | 153 | 352 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 70.3% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 12.4% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.9% | 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 | 33.72 2 | 32.75 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.89 3 | 31.56 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 22.83% | 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 | 113 | 228 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 65.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 16.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.9% | 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 | 31.12 3 | 31.01 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.21 1 | 31.58 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 22.78% | 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 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 22.6% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.9% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 9.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 4.3% | 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 | 28.71 | 30.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.39 | 31.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 22.63% | 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 32.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 2.7% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 16.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
