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Wadham School is a secondary voluntary-controlled school in Crewkerne, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Wadham School has a Progress 8 score of -0.27 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 41.3, 66% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 10.6%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.8%.
After leaving Wadham School, student destinations include 20% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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Wadham School has a Progress 8 score of -0.27, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 41.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
66% of students at Wadham School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Wadham School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Wadham School has an overall absence rate of 10.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Wadham School is 10.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Wadham School, 20% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
45/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
18/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
5
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Crewkerne Rail Station
1.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Data Score
Computed from 21 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.