Best Secondary Schools in Wickford
2 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 2 secondary schools in Wickford, accounting for 6.5% of the total 31 schools in the area, with a total of 2,604 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Wickford's secondary schools show 50.0% Good or Outstanding ratings, with 1 Outstanding and 0 Good out of 2 inspected schools.
- Wickford's secondary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.00, with 19.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 11.5% having special educational needs.
- The secondary schools in Wickford have a Progress 8 score of -0.23, 41.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and a persistent absence rate of 25.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in Wickford?
There are 2 secondary schools in Wickford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Wickford?
Wickford has 2 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Wickford ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Wickford?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Wickford is -0.23. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in Wickford secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Wickford is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Wickford?
When choosing a secondary school in Wickford, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wickford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,509 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.