The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,050
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- WADEBRIDGE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Mat Winzor (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wadebridge School a selective school?
No. Wadebridge School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wadebridge School's Ofsted rating?
Wadebridge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wadebridge School?
Wadebridge School currently has 1,050 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wadebridge School take?
Wadebridge School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wadebridge School?
Wadebridge School is in Wadebridge, PL27 6BU, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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