The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 293 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 867
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carrie McMorn (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wootton Upper School a selective school?
No. Wootton Upper School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wootton Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Wootton Upper School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wootton Upper School?
Wootton Upper School currently has 867 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wootton Upper School take?
Wootton Upper School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wootton Upper School?
Wootton Upper School is in Bedford, MK43 9HT, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wootton Upper School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wootton Upper School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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