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Gosford Hill School

State school · Kidlington, OX5 2NT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 848 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
848 ·
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Nigel Sellars

Entrance

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

West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School 31 %
Edward Feild Primary School 25 %
North Kidlington Primary School 17 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington 10 %
Dr South's Church of England Primary School 5 %
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Exit

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

School
76%
LA avg.
59%
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
68%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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 level - Average points score (2024)

School
31.24
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
35.69
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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
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
42
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

848
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Oxford Road
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 2NT
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Telephone: 01865 374971

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gosford-hill.oxon.sch.uk

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information Gosford Hill School Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2NT
848 Pupil numbers
18 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
20 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
42 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
68%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
45.20
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

-0.36 Score Below average
≈ 18% 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
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 164 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 163 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 164 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5

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

School
14%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

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
31.24
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
35.69

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
Sociology GCE A level 13 C
Psychology GCE A level 17 B
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 17 A
History GCE A level 14 B
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 11 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 13 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 12 B
Biology GCE A level 13 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Gosford Hill 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.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Gosford Hill has a range of SEN provision operating from a well equipped base which has three work areas and a suite of computers. There is a large (16+) team of Teaching Assistants led by an experienced SENCO. Support is offered according to need and may take the form of withdrawal for 1:1 or group work, or in class help. Students for whom English is not their first language are offered targetted support. The school opened a Learning Support Unit in September 2003 which has a full-time teacher manager and designated Teaching Assistants. An induction course is offered to "vulnerable" Year 6 students in the summer term before transfer to Gosford Hill.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.2 %
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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