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Alcester Grammar School

State school · Alcester, B49 5ED
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,294 pupils
Academically selective state school

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,294 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Warwickshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Rachel Thorpe

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 72 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 7 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Alvechurch CofE Middle School 4 %
Astwood Bank Primary School 3 %
Welford-on-Avon Primary School 3 %
Milverton Primary School 2 %
The Ferncumbe CofE Primary School 2 %
Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School 2 %
Claverdon Primary School 2 %
Coten End Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97.4%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
41.02
LA avg.
35.58
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
69
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,294
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Birmingham Road
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 5ED
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Telephone: 01789 762494

Email: office@alcestergs.com

Website: http://www.alcestergs.co.uk

Local authority: Warwickshire Council

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School data & information Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED
1,294 Pupil numbers
1.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
69 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97.4%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
73.20
LA avg.
47.50
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.56 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 9
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
24.2%
LA avg.
24.1%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
41.02
LA avg.
35.58
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 9 A*
Religious Studies GCE A level 33 A
Psychology GCE A level 68 A
Physics GCE A level 37 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 16 A
Mathematics (Statistics) GCE A level 23 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 17 A
Mathematics GCE A level 105 A
History GCE A level 33 B
Geography GCE A level 47 A
French GCE A level 10 A
English Literature GCE A level 32 B
English Language GCE A level 31 B
Economics GCE A level 33 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 20 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 A
Chemistry GCE A level 55 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 57 A
Biology GCE A level 69 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 19 A
Religious Studies GCE AS level 8 C
Psychology GCE AS level 22 A
Physics GCE AS level 11 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 12 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 18 B
History GCE AS level 7 A
Geography GCE AS level 16 A
English Literature GCE AS level 14 B
Economics GCE AS level 10 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 19 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 16 A
Biology GCE AS level 18 B

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Alcester Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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