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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
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- Wilmington DA2 7BB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well in most subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent, bullying is very rare
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are passionate and knowledgeable about their subjects
Current Educational Practices: A strong programme of professional development is underway
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents praise the school for its approach to ‘developing the whole child’
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have raised their expectations of the quality of curriculum and teaching
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare, but pupils are rightly confident that leaders would act quickly to stop any
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are alert to the risks that pupils face; pupils are well informed about how to keep safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs and visits
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students enjoy meeting new friends when they participate in electives
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, education, advice and guidance is extremely well organised
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form choose from a wide range of subjects
Managing and Supporting SEND: Adaptations for pupils with SEND help pupils to achieve on a par with others
Subjects Offered: In the sixth form, students choose from a wide range of subjects
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1123 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 91% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I appreciate you visiting Wilmington Grammar School for Girls' website, and I hope it provides you with a sense of the culture and values of our institution.
Since its founding in 1958, our school has assisted girls in achieving exceptional academic outcomes and offering a well-rounded education.
This is a school that has consistently been open to changing, seeking out new chances, and accepting new challenges.
We want to foster a love of study, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to achieve big dreams.
We place a big focus on developing students' skills and encourage them to embrace the "Wilmington Mindset," which celebrates resilience and the drive to innovate, try out new ideas, and gain confidence, independence, and resilience.
We strongly believe that respectful relationships are at the heart of our educational philosophy and that students learn most effectively when they are enthusiastic, engaged, and partners in their own education.
Our younger students have had the chance to fully immerse themselves in both the Enterprise curriculum and Mandarin.
Girls are taught in a single-sex classroom from Year 7 to Year 11.
However, thanks to our collaboration with Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, we provide a sixth-form curriculum that is unmatched in scope.
Our post-16 programme is infused with the same spirit of high ambition, and it works best when students have the chance to further develop their social and personal skills while still being intellectually stimulated.
At Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, we appreciate the role that each stakeholder plays and work together with parents to make sure that our students graduate as self-assured, capable, conscientious, and caring individuals.
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Since its founding in 1958, our school has assisted girls in achieving exceptional academic outcomes and offering a well-rounded education.
This is a school that has consistently been open to changing, seeking out new chances, and accepting new challenges.
We want to foster a love of study, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to achieve big dreams.
We place a big focus on developing students' skills and encourage them to embrace the "Wilmington Mindset," which celebrates resilience and the drive to innovate, try out new ideas, and gain confidence, independence, and resilience.
We strongly believe that respectful relationships are at the heart of our educational philosophy and that students learn most effectively when they are enthusiastic, engaged, and partners in their own education.
Our younger students have had the chance to fully immerse themselves in both the Enterprise curriculum and Mandarin.
Girls are taught in a single-sex classroom from Year 7 to Year 11.
However, thanks to our collaboration with Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, we provide a sixth-form curriculum that is unmatched in scope.
Our post-16 programme is infused with the same spirit of high ambition, and it works best when students have the chance to further develop their social and personal skills while still being intellectually stimulated.
At Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, we appreciate the role that each stakeholder plays and work together with parents to make sure that our students graduate as self-assured, capable, conscientious, and caring individuals.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 91% | 48% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.30% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.74 | 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 | 67.7 | 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 | 91% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 39.45% | 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 | 99% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 84% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.50 | 2.56 | 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 | 99% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 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 | 0.71 | 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 | 71.2 | 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 | 93% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 41.56% | 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 | 99% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 74% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 88% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.84 | 2.78 | 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 | 98% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 65.4 | 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 | 91% 3 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 42.83% | 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 | 88% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% 7 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.19 | 2.86 | 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 | 99% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.64% | 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 63.8 | 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 | 88% 2 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 41.45% | 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 | 97% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% 8 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 82% 11 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.17 | 2.81 | 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 | 100% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 65.1 | 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 | 90% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 40.73% | 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 | 79% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 68% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 71% | 18.05% | 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 | 99% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 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 | 33.81 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.89 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 9.04% | 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 | 38.08 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.04 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.4% | 12.32% | 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 | 81 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 11.73% | 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 | 29.04 4 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.55 6 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 9.72% | 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 | 125 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.98% | 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 | 33.95 2 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.11 2 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.6% | 10.62% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 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 | 31.23 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.87 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 9.87% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.42% | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1