Waddesdon Church Of England School

What Waddesdon Church Of England School does

Waddesdon Church of England School is a state-funded Academy Trust secondary school and Sixth Form located in the village of Waddesdon near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. Operating as a company limited by guarantee (Company Number 07743646) under the Diocese of Oxford, it provides education for students aged 11-18 across Key Stages 3-5 (Years 7-13), delivering GCSE and A-Level qualifications alongside vocational and applied pathways. The school admits students through the local authority admissions process and operates an inclusive Sixth Form that accepts external applicants with GCSE grades ranging from 4 to 8/9, with programmes spanning both an Academic Pathway (3 A-Levels) and an Applied Pathway (2 A-Levels plus work experience). Outcomes are demonstrably strong: ALPS QI score of 2 ("outstanding"), placement in the top 10% of schools nationally for progress, 99.7% A-Level pass rate, and 96.57% positive post-18 destinations.

Name

Waddesdon Church Of England School

Legal name

Waddesdon Church of England School

Website

https://waddesdonschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waddesdon Church of England School is a state-funded Academy Trust secondary school and Sixth Form in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, serving students aged 11-18 with GCSE, A-Level and applied programmes, and ranking in the top 10% nationally for pupil progress.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form education
• GCSE programmes
• A-Level programmes
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Waddesdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waddesdon Church of England School is a state-funded Academy Trust secondary school in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire delivering education for students aged 11-18 (Years 7-13). It offers a broad curriculum including GCSEs, A-Levels, Applied qualifications, and vocational pathways, alongside extensive pastoral support, careers guidance, and enrichment activities, founded on Christian values of Dignity and Respect.

Product overview

Waddesdon Church of England School is a secondary school providing education from Years 7-13. The core educational offering includes a comprehensive GCSE programme (Years 10-11) and Sixth Form programme (Years 12-13) offering A-Level and Applied qualifications. The school's product portfolio comprises: (1) Core academic programmes including A-Level subjects spanning sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences; (2) Student support services including pastoral care, SEND support, wellbeing support, and safeguarding; (3) Careers and futures guidance including UCAS applications, apprenticeships, and gap year planning through Unifrog platform; (4) Enrichment programmes including Citizenship & PSHE, Extra-Curricular Activities, Employability Award, and Stretch & Challenge for advanced learners; (5) Financial support including Pupil Premium and 16-19 Bursary Fund; (6) Transition resources including Post 16 Passport. The school operates from the Christian values of Dignity and Respect, with additional student-facing digital products including the Waddesdon Voice newsletter and Waddesdon Creatives art portfolio website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waddesdon Sixth Form: The school's sixth form provision for Years 12 and 13 students offering A-Level and Applied qualifications
• Waddesdon Voice
• Waddesdon Creatives
• Waddesdon School Association (WSA)

Products and services

• Sixth Form Programme Post-16 education for Years 12-13 offering A-Level and Applied qualifications; students typically study three A-Levels with opportunities for EPQ, work experience, and enrichment. Welcomes internal Year 11 students and external applicants.
• Programmes of Study Curriculum provision across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 including facilitating subjects, social sciences, creative and performing arts, and applied qualifications with Academic and Applied pathways.
• Academic Subjects Subject offerings for Sixth Form including Applied Science, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Economics, English Literature, Geography, History, Maths, Media Studies, Music, Music Technology, Philosophy and Ethics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology.
• Pastoral Support Comprehensive pastoral care including twelve tutor groups, Heads of Year, Sixth Form Student Support Officer, first aid officer, two trained counsellors, prefect system, peer mediators, and Active in Mind mentors.
• Wellbeing Support Student wellbeing zone with resources and partnerships with external organisations including Childline, Galop, Kooth, Mind, NSPCC, Papyrus, and Shama.
• Careers Programme Structured careers education from Years 7-13 aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, including careers fair, external speakers, work experience, CV workshops, interview training, and employer partnerships via the Unifrog platform.
• Citizenship & PSHE Personal, Social, Health and Economic education covering Relationships and Sex Education, Health Education, British Values, and Citizenship across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Wide range of activities including Sports Teams, Young Enterprise, Annual School Musical, Music groups, Duke of Edinburgh, Community Sports Leaders Award, and various clubs.
• Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Support Full SEND support including SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo, and Enrichment Officer ensuring pupils with SEND have their needs identified and supported.
• Pupil Premium Additional government funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure all students make expected progress, with strategy covering 2023-2027.
• 16-19 Bursary Fund Financial support for vulnerable students, Free School Meals recipients, and lower-income families enabling participation in post-16 education; covers textbooks, field trips, UCAS fees, and transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10% of schools nationally for progress (ALPS QI score of 2 'outstanding')
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• Anti-Bullying AlliancecoreOthersThe school works with the Anti-Bullying Alliance on student support initiatives. Students participate in the Anti-Bullying student focus group 'Speak up - Speak out' and the school has adopted the STOP definition of bullying (Several Times On Purpose).
• BAATN (Black, African and Asian Therapy Network)supportiveOthersMental health and wellbeing support resource for students. BAATN is the UK's largest independent organisation specialising in psychological work with people who identify as Black, African, Asian and Caribbean.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationEach Sixth Form student has a personal Unifrog account with resources on all post-18 pathways, support with Personal Statements and CVs, labour market information, and super-curricular suggestions. Used throughout Years 7-13 for careers education.
• Waddesdon ManorsupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaddesdon Manor offers internship opportunities for students. Local employer and community partner in the Buckinghamshire area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beaconsfield High School: A selective girls' grammar school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. A direct regional peer for academically selective Year 7 and Sixth Form applicants.
• The John Hampden Grammar School: A selective boys' grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, offering GCSEs and A-Levels. A regional peer competing for academically inclined Buckinghamshire students.
• Aylesbury High School: A selective girls' grammar school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. A direct local peer competing for the same Year 7 and Sixth Form applicants as Waddesdon Church of England School.
• Sir William Borlase's Grammar School: A co-educational grammar school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, offering GCSE and A-Level programmes. Comparable in scale, curriculum, and competitive positioning within the county.
• St Michael's Catholic School: A faith-based Catholic secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Closely comparable to Waddesdon as a faith-affiliated state secondary school with a similar values-driven ethos.
• Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School: A co-educational grammar school in Aylesbury offering secondary and Sixth Form education. Comparable in curriculum, geography, and student demographic to Waddesdon.
• Aylesbury Grammar School: A selective boys' grammar school located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Directly comparable to Waddesdon as a secondary school serving the same county catchment, competing for high-attaining pupils in the area.
• Dr Challoner's Grammar School: A boys' grammar school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Comparable as a Buckinghamshire secondary school competing for top-attaining pupils and providing Sixth Form education.
• Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe: An independent day school in High Wycombe offering secondary and Sixth Form education. Comparable in academic offering and Sixth Form breadth, though fee-paying rather than state-funded.
• Wycombe High School: A selective girls' grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Comparable in curriculum breadth, outcomes orientation, and Sixth Form provision to Waddesdon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqzqlYTxd4BqQEguUqzGKtg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waddesdon-church-of-england-school

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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