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Wheatley Park School

State school · Oxford, OX33 1QH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,146 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,146 ·
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Tim Martin

Entrance

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

Wheatley Church of England Primary School 18 %
Sandhills Community Primary School 15 %
Other 13 %
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.
Garsington Church of England Primary School 12 %
Great Milton Church of England Primary School 11 %
Horspath Church of England Primary School 10 %
Beckley Church of England Primary School 4 %
Ickford School 4 %
Oakley Church of England Combined School 4 %
Windmill Primary School 3 %
Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School 3 %
Bayards Hill School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
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.
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Exit

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

School
78%
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
65.2%
LA avg.
46.8%
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 level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.03
LA avg.
32.67
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
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
62
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,146
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Holton
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX33 1QH
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Telephone: 01865 872441

Email: head@wheatleypark.org

Website: http://www.wheatleypark.org

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information Wheatley Park School Holton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1QH
1,146 Pupil numbers
15.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
10 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
62 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
65.2%
LA avg.
46.8%
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
53.90
LA avg.
46.20
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)

0.55 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 39 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6

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

School
22.5%
LA avg.
15.1%
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
33.03
LA avg.
32.67
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
Sociology GCE A level 22 B
Psychology GCE A level 19 B
Physics GCE A level 19 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 A
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 9 A
Mathematics GCE A level 25 A
History GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 17 B
Economics GCE A level 15 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 A
Chemistry GCE A level 7 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 12 B
Biology GCE A level 10 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Sociology GCE AS level 33 B
Psychology GCE AS level 29 C
Physics GCE AS level 20 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 9 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 26 B
History GCE AS level 24 A
Geography GCE AS level 9 B
English Literature GCE AS level 20 B
Economics GCE AS level 16 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE AS level 12 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 9 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 16 C
Biology GCE AS level 12 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

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Wheatley Park 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.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.9 %
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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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