The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 926
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 22.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Dr Simon Riding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Springfield Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbury Infant School
Primary · 454m away
Westbury Church of England Junior School
Primary · 679m away
Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bitham Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust)
Special school · 1.7km away
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
On Track Education Centre Westbury
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Matravers School a selective school?
No. Matravers School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Matravers School's Ofsted rating?
Matravers School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Matravers School?
Matravers School currently has 926 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Matravers School take?
Matravers School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Matravers School?
Matravers School is in Westbury, BA13 3QH, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Matravers School have a sixth form?
Yes, Matravers School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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