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Writhlington School

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Writhlington School

Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQ

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Pupils
925
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.8%
Attainment 8
40.2
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.7%
Basics 9-5
26.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.3%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
11.5%
EBacc 9-4
24.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.07
A*-A Grades
7.9%
A*-B Grades
30.3%
AAB+ %
7.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 100 students entered

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About Writhlington School

Writhlington School is a secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.2. The school has around 925 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, BA3 3NQ | More schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Writhlington School

What is Writhlington School's Ofsted rating?
Writhlington School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Writhlington School's latest exam results?
Writhlington School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Writhlington School located?
Writhlington School is a secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset (BA3 3NQ).
How many pupils attend Writhlington School?
Writhlington School has around 925 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Writhlington School with other schools?
View Writhlington School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bath and North East Somerset.