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Pastoral
The pastoral staffing structure includes a sixth-form coordinator.
“| Mrs R Henry | 6th Form Co-ordinator |”
Mrs H Loughlin is the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead.
“| Mrs H Loughlin | Deputy Headteacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead / Inclusion and SEN Lead |”
Subject strengths
Students exceeded expected national-average progress in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and several other subjects.
“Students made excellent progress in the following subjects and exceeded the expected national average - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Childcare, Drama, Engineering, Graphic Design, Maths, Photography, Philosophy & Ethics and Spanish.”
Technical courses achieved a 100% overall pass rate in summer 2024.
“In the summer of 2024, our overall pass rate increased to 93% in Academic A-Level qualifications and 100% in all Technical courses.”
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Enrichment
The sixth form includes a Sports Academy providing a vocational route toward university or employment.
“- Sports Academy: Our thriving Sports Academy offers a pathway to university and the workforce for students interested in a more vocational route.”
Key Stage 5 provides personal-development experiences supporting employability and academic study.
“- Personal development opportunities: We provide experiences that support personal growth, employability, and academic study.”
Ethos
The school's core values are Ambitious, Kind and Active.
“We are committed to our core school values of being, Ambitious, Kind and Active.”
The school's values are kindness, ambition, and active participation, underpinning high expectations.
“Our school values of being kind, ambitious and active underpin our high expectations for students and the opportunities they have to excel here.”
Sixth form
Miss V Humphrey is identified as Head of Sixth Form and the Sixth Form Achievement Team Leader.
“| Miss V Humphrey | Teacher of Childcare, Health & Social Care / Head of Sixth Form |”
The school identifies an Achievement Team Leader for Sixth Form.
“| Misss V Humphrey | Achievement Team Leader - Sixth Form |”
Admissions
Students without grade 4 in English or Maths GCSE must resit the relevant subject as part of their timetable.
“If you have not achieved a grade 4 in either English or Maths GCSE then you will be required to resit these subjects as part of your timetable.”
A dedicated online application link is provided for students who do not attend Welling School.
“Non Welling School Students Click Here to Apply”
Destinations
Students progress to Welling School Sixth Form, other local post-16 providers, and apprenticeships.
“We are delighted to congratulate a large number of students progressing onto Welling School Sixth Form and other local 16+ providers and apprenticeships, a result of their individual achievements.”
Students receive comprehensive preparation for university, apprenticeships, or employment.
“- Preparation for next steps: Through comprehensive support, we prepare students for university, apprenticeships, or employment.”
Results
In 2023/24, Key Stage 5 outcomes were 20% A*-B, 52% A*-C, an academic average grade of C-, and an applied average grade of M+.
“20% A\*- B grades 52% A\*-C grades Academic Average grade = C- Applied Average Grade = M+”
In 2022/23, Key Stage 5 outcomes were 16% A*-B, 44% A*-C, an academic average grade of D, and an applied average grade of D-.
“16% A\*- B grades 44% A\*-C grades Academic Average grade = D Applied Average Grade = D-”
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About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Courses | 31+ |
| Student Recommendations | 100% |