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The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Layton's Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6LT, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.9 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
1,005
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.9, placing it in the top 18% of schools nationally. An impressive 83% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 82% progress to university, although only 19% gain entry to top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a noteworthy option for families in Surrey.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.9 | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 90 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.5%
White Other5.4%
Black African4.8%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.41064, -0.42587 · TW16 6LT
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN138491
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bishop Wand Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
The Bishop Wand Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2013.
Is The Bishop Wand Church of England School a good school?
The Bishop Wand Church of England School scores 71.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Bishop Wand Church of England School in GCSEs?
The Bishop Wand Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.9. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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