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Winchcombe School

Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5LB

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.0%
Basics 9-5
31.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.546.4
2023/2447.746.4
2024/2542.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.180.00
2023/24-0.010.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.2%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
2.0%
EBacc 9-4
4.1%
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About Winchcombe School

Winchcombe School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 528 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Greet Road, Cheltenham, GL54 5LB | More schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Winchcombe School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. May 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Winchcombe School

What is Winchcombe School's Ofsted rating?
Winchcombe School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Winchcombe School's latest exam results?
Winchcombe School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Winchcombe School located?
Winchcombe School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL54 5LB).
How many pupils attend Winchcombe School?
Winchcombe School has around 528 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Winchcombe School with other schools?
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