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Wootton Upper School

State school · Bedford, MK43 9HT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 867 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
867 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Bedford Council
Linked schools
School ownership
Wooton Academy Trust

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Carrie McMorn

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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

School
41.7%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

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

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
66
Number of teachers
14:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

867
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 Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

What the school says

Wootton Upper School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust with one other school, Kimberley 16-19 College, a nearby Sixth Form College.

Wootton Upper School currently has pupils from Year 9 upwards.

The school has an enviable reputation in both the performing arts and sports.

In 2017, the school’s GCSE results were excellent, notably in English and Science, and recognized as such by Ofsted during their inspection on 7th and 8th November 2017. The subsequent Ofsted Report graded Wootton Upper School as ‘good’ in every category.

Contact the school

Address

Hall End Road
Wootton
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 9HT
Get directions

Telephone: 01234 767123

Email: wootton@wootton.beds.sch.uk

Website: http://www.wootton.beds.sch.uk

Local authority: Bedford Council

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School data & information Wootton Upper School Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT
867 Pupil numbers
18.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
14:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
66 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
41.7%
LA avg.
44.1%
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
43.10
LA avg.
44.90
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)

-0.17 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 145 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 287 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 114 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 284 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 288 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 3
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 179 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Wootton Upper 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.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.3 %
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 Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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