Writhlington School

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–18925 pupils

Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, BA3 3NQWebsite01761433581

Good925 pupilsAges 11–18

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils925

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils925

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

925 / 1,547 (60%)

Head Teacher

Mr Keith Howard

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 40.3

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

9.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.3%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence26.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate28.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support15.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty46 pupils (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health38 pupils (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder36 pupils (20%)

Speech, Language & Communication20 pupils (11%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty13 pupils (7%)

Not Assessed9 pupils (5%)

Other8 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Multisensory Impairment2 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)53

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)45

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils925

Free school meals25.5%

English as additional language4.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British86.5%

Unclassified4.9%

White Other3.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed Other0.8%

Black African0.8%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

Indian0.5%

Other0.3%

Asian Other0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Black Other0.1%

White Irish0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2025

Leavers' Destinations

85.0%

to education

Sixth Form54.0%

Employment7.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

KS4

Attainment 849.9

Progress 80.21

EBacc entry52.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£7,681

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,919 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,002

Support staff£784

Premises£303

Energy£270

Learning resources£462

Income per pupil£7,737

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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