The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.9
10.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,200
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- INSTANTER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Aldridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Layton's Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Primary School
Primary · 364m away
Hawkedale Primary School
Primary · 465m away
Sunbury Manor School
Secondary · 568m away
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Great Oaks Charitable Trust T/A Great Oaks College
Special school · 748m away
Maypole School
Independent · 759m away
Chennestone Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bishop Wand Church of England School a selective school?
No. The Bishop Wand Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bishop Wand Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop Wand Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bishop Wand Church of England School?
The Bishop Wand Church of England School currently has 1,200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bishop Wand Church of England School take?
The Bishop Wand Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bishop Wand Church of England School?
The Bishop Wand Church of England School is in Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LT, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bishop Wand Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bishop Wand Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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