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Windsor High School and Sixth Form

State school · Halesowen, B63 4BB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,739 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,739 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Stephen Lanckham

Entrance

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

Lutley Primary School 18 %
Huntingtree Primary School 16 %
Colley Lane Primary Academy 15 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Newfield Park Primary Academy 6 %
Caslon Primary Community School 6 %
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School 6 %
Manor Way Primary Academy 4 %
Tenterfields Primary Academy 4 %
Cradley CofE Primary School 3 %
Halesowen CofE Primary School 3 %
Lapal Primary School 2 %
Timbertree Academy 1 %
Reddal Hill Primary School 1 %
Wollescote Primary School 1 %
Olive Hill Primary Academy 1 %
Howley Grange Primary School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
76%
LA avg.
60%
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
73%
LA avg.
60%
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
30.45
LA avg.
33.51
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

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
108
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,739
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:

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 Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Richmond Street
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 4BB
Get directions

Telephone: 0121 550 1452

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.windsorhighschool.org.uk

Local authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4BB
1,739 Pupil numbers
22 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
108 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
73%
LA avg.
60%
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
49.40
LA avg.
42.60
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)

0.14 Score Average
≈ 35% 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 263 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Ancient History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5

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

School
11%
LA avg.
11%
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
30.45
LA avg.
33.51
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 29 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 C
Psychology GCE A level 50 B
Physics GCE A level 9 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 16 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 28 B
Law GCE A level 29 C
History GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 17 B
English Literature GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 16 C
Chemistry GCE A level 18 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 28 B
Biology GCE A level 26 C
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 20 C

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

Windsor High School and Sixth Form 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.

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8 %
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:

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 Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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