OFSTED AND RESULTS
OFSTED
Ofsted recognised Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for its exceptional approach to personal development and wellbeing, alongside its ambitious curriculum, high expectations and inclusive culture. Inspectors highlighted the extensive opportunities available to pupils to develop confidence, character and leadership skills, ensuring they are well prepared for successful futures
The full report can be found here.
STWA PUBLISHED OFSTED REPORT March 2026
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EXAMINATION RESULTS
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Key Stage 4 (GCSE) 2026
| Headline |
2025 |
2026 |
| Progress 8 Score | N/A | |
| Average Attainment 8 Score | 43.29 | 49.2 |
| Students achieving Grade 5-9 or better (strong pass) in English and Mathematics | 33% | 61% |
| Students entering the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) Strong | 3% | 5.6% |
|
Students achieving Grade 4-9 or better (standard pass) in English and Mathematics |
55% | 78% |
| Average points score for students achieving the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Student 'destinations' (the percentage of students who continue in education or training, or move on to employment at the end of Year 11) | 97% | 97% |
How Progress 8 is calculated can be found in the website's Curriculum section.
Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) 2026
STWA |
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|---|---|
| Performance Measure | A Level |
| Average Point Score (APS) | 24.51 |
| L3VA Progress Score | -0.87 |
| A level Performance | A*-A – 5%. A*-C – 51%, A*-E – 94% |
| A Level Average Grade | D+ |
| Applied General Average Point Score (APS) | 27.2 |
| Applied General L3VA | - 0.35 |
| Applied General Performance | D*-D – 27%, D*-M – 79%, D*-P – 100% |
| Applied General Average Grade | Merit+ |
| Retention Rate in 2025 | 98% |
KEY STAGE 4 (GCSE) 2025
| Headline | 2025 |
| Progress 8 Score | N/A |
| Average Attainment 8 Score | 43.29 |
| Students achieving Grade 5-9 or better (strong pass) in English and Mathematics | 33% |
| Students entering the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) Strong | 3% |
|
Students achieving Grade 4-9 or better (standard pass) in English and Mathematics |
55% |
| Average points score for students achieving the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) | 5.0 |
| Student 'destinations' (the percentage of students who continue in education or training, or move on to employment at the end of Year 11) | 97% |
How Progress 8 is calculated can be found in the website's Curriculum section.
KEY STAGE 5 (SIXTH FORM) 2024
STWA |
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|---|---|---|
| Performance Measure | A Level | Applied |
| Average Point Score (APS) | 29.6 | 32.2 |
| L3VA Progress Score | - 0.36 | |
| A level Performance | A*-A – 12%. A*-B – 35%, A*-E – 98% | |
| A Level Average Grade | C | |
| Applied General L3VA | - 0.06 | |
| Applied General Performance | D*-D – 42%, D*-M – 85%, D*-P – 100% | |
| Applied General Average Grade | Dist- | |
| Retention Rate in 2023 | 92% | 39% |
STUDENT DESTINATIONS
Student destinations (where the students move on to at the end of 16-18 study).
2024 |
|
| Education | 46% |
| Apprenticeships | 21% |
| Employment | 33% |
PERFORMANCE DATA
School performance tables reports can be accessed from the link below.