Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

About Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

At Woldgate School we believe that every child should be known and cared for as an individual. We are an inclusive, welcoming and small community which, with the support of parents, provides a caring, safe and welcoming environment in which to learn and grow.

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Key Facts

Founded 1958

Head/Principal Mr L Sloman

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 381 responses • 31.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

71.4% positive 27.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

73.4% positive 23.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

58% positive 34.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

72.9% positive 21.3% negative

My child does well at this school

69% positive 27.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 381 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

71.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.35

Progress 8

Above average

59.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

75.1%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

47.3% entered EBacc

34.8% achieved EBacc

201 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A School That Truly Cares"

Woldgate has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff are friendly and supportive, the facilities are excellent and the values they instill in the children are truly admirable. My daughter has thrived here and I couldn't be prouder.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Jan 20, 2022

5.0

"An Outstanding Education"

My son has only just started at Woldgate, but we've been blown away by the school's commitment to individualised learning and the wealth of extracurricular activities on offer. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the staff are passionate about what they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Jun 18, 2021

4.0

"A Positive Experience"

My son attended Woldgate from Year 7 to Year 13 and had a great time. The school's focus on academic achievement and personal growth was fantastic, and the facilities were always well-maintained. However, I do think that the school could improve its communication with parents - sometimes we felt in the dark about what was going on.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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James B

Parent Mar 22, 2020

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We've had mixed experiences at Woldgate. The school's commitment to its values and the quality of teaching are both excellent, but we've had some issues with bullying and the school's handling of it. Overall, we're happy with the school but there's definitely room for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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