The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 89 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 632
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 24%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- SIR THOMAS FREMANTLE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Francis Murphy (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buckingham Road, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3GH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sir Thomas Fremantle School a selective school?
No. Sir Thomas Fremantle School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir Thomas Fremantle School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Thomas Fremantle School?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School currently has 632 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Thomas Fremantle School take?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Thomas Fremantle School?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is in Winslow, MK18 3GH, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Thomas Fremantle School have a sixth form?
No, Sir Thomas Fremantle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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