Stratton School

Students with an EHCP naming Stratton School for post-16 provision go through statutory local authority consultation under the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

“If a child or young person has an EHCP and they and their parents wish to name Stratton School in the plan for post 16 then, in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice 2015, the local authority will engage with the school through the statutory consultation process.”

The school has a named Interim SENDCO and additional SEND leadership staff (Deputy SENCO, Assistant SENCO, SEND Administrator)

“Interim SENDCO Miss Natalie Bramley”

The school has a named Designated Safeguarding Lead plus Deputy Safeguarding Leads and Designated House Safeguarding Leads, with a dedicated safeguarding team structure.

“Jenniefer Langdon - Designated Safeguarding Lead (2024+) (Assistant Principal)”

Safeguarding is described as central to the school's ethos, framed as the responsibility of every adult a student interacts with.

“Safeguarding is the heart of everything we do at Stratton and is the responsibility of every adult a student interacts with, including families.”

Tutor groups have approximately 24 students each

“Students entering the school are all placed in one of the House’s tutor groups, with approximately 24 students in each; these tutor groups are vertical, with a cross-section of students from years 7 – 11.”

PLEDGES is a character-building awards scheme, and students are expected to join at least one after-school club as part of it.

“We want, and expect all students to participate in at least one after school club as part of the PLEDGES Programme so that they can benefit from the skills and personal qualities that these clubs help to develop.”

Ethos section describes developing the whole child through rich opportunities, experiences and rewards.

“Developing the whole child through rich opportunities, experiences, rewards.”

The school states it aims to provide a safe, welcoming environment where children are respected and valued, as part of its child protection statement.

“We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.”

Sixth form ethos centres on achievement, aspiration and excellence, with the highest expectations of students at all times

“Welcome to Stratton Sixth Form – a place where achievement, aspiration and excellence are at the heart of all we do.”

The school has one dedicated 6th Form House, the Matt King House, with its own identity

“We have one dedicated 6th Form House as well.”

Sixth form results across Academic, Applied General, A Level and Foundation programmes are above national average, and students are described as becoming strong, independent learners

“Our students enjoy their learning and their results at all levels have consistently demonstrated this with above national average outcomes in Academic, Applied General, A Level and Foundation programmes.”

Minimum entry requirement of five grade 4-9s with an Average Point Score of 4.5+ to study all A level courses.

“Five grade 4-9s to study all A level courses and an Average Point Score of 4.5+”

Most 16-19 courses require a specific number of GCSEs at grade 5 or above, with many A-level programmes requiring at least five GCSEs at grade 5+ including English and maths.

“many academic or ‘A’ level programmes of study require at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English and mathematics”

Over 90% of sixth form students were accepted into their first choice university

“Recently, over 90% of our students were accepted into their first choice university.”

Sixth form prepares students for university, higher level apprenticeships or employment

“We challenge and celebrate our students so that they become strong, independent learners ready for university, higher level apprenticeships or employment.”

School reports a positive increase in exam performance for Summer 2025 as it normalises from a 3-tier to full secondary system

“Exam results for the Summer 2025 have shown a pleasing increase in performance. As Stratton School now operates as a full secondary, the lagged effect of a 3 tier system on overall performance is beginning to normalise.”