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: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
66%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
11%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 769
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Richard Burgas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wadham School a selective school?
No. Wadham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wadham School's Ofsted rating?
Wadham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wadham School?
Wadham School currently has 769 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wadham School take?
Wadham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wadham School?
Wadham School is in Crewkerne, TA18 7NT, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wadham School have a sixth form?
No, Wadham School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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