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At Writhlington we believe in the equal right of every child to the best possible education, and we provide the facilities, curriculum and expertise to ensure every child's talents are nurtured. Our innovative 'Pathways' curriculum ensures that every student follows courses that offer the right level of challenge. The school has a record of zero NEETS (not in education, employment or training). Every child will leave Writhlington with their next step secure.

Writhlington's results are amongst the highest in the country. This year 2011 year 11 achieved 97% 5A*-C, 66% %A*-C (including English & Maths), 44% 5A*-A.

Our Post-16 students leave Writhlington with an average of three A-grades and progress to prestigious universities and apprenticeships. We have unrivalled facilities in every area of the school. In addition to the Ł26 million main school building opened in 2010, we completed a brand new Post-16 Centre in 2011.

Football Academy Tops League

Writhlington’s Football Academy team is going from strength to strength and is currently in fin...

A Day Of Contrasts - A Level Geography Eden Project Trip

On Monday 12th December the Year 12 and 13 Geographers had the opportunity to study biodiversit...

It’s A Shoebox Appeal Record!

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal for the Samaritans Purse Charity has been an annual ev...

"Exceptional opportunities for personal development"

"Students flourish in the very caring and supportive environment"

"Students are outstandingly well-prepared for their future economic well-being"

"The school is highly inclusive and very welcoming."

"Community links and partnerships are outstanding"

"Students’ personal development is outstanding."

"Outstanding procedures are in place to ensure high attendance"

"Outstanding practice in developing literacy and numeracy skills"

"A rapidly improving school"

"Arrangements for safeguarding are outstanding"

"Students enjoy school and their attendance is high"

"Attainment is above average and rising"

"A wide range of high-quality extra-curricular activities"

"Promoting equal opportunities for all students to achieve as well as they can"

"Outstanding partnerships with external organisations"

"Sixth form has outstanding provision"

"As one student put it, ‘you can do so much here’."

"The care, guidance and support provided are excellent"

"Nothing is too much trouble for the staff"

"All students go on to higher education, many to universities, or to other training or employment"

Thomas
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George
Writhlington School has given me the opportunity to achieve high standards in both curricular and extra-curricular education. All the staff... Read More