Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Winslow, MK18 3GH · Buckinghamshire · secondary school
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26th of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 37 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.1/10 against 886 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.8 · 37 | 30% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 25% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.6 · 27 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir Thomas Fremantle School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024. In 2024/25, 24.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Combined Cadet Force, and a Year 9 French residential trip. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 681 pupils against a stated capacity of 650. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Progress 8 score of +0.03 translate into individual support for students aiming for higher grades? What specific support is offered to help pupils bridge the gap between the school’s Attainment 8 and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Overview
Sir Thomas Fremantle School continues to be a good school, underpinned by an inclusive ethos and a new vision that pupils and parents value. The report highlights positive relationships, high-quality teaching in most areas, and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, are happy, and understand that bullying is not tolerated, with clear reporting mechanisms in place.
- Most teachers provide high-quality instruction, introducing new content clearly and checking understanding regularly to help pupils apply their learning.
- The school has a carefully considered literacy strategy, with staff accurately identifying reading gaps and providing targeted support so pupils catch up quickly.
- Trustees provide strong support and challenge, while leaders are mindful of staff workload and wellbeing during this period of change.
- Pupils are very well prepared for their next steps, benefiting from a thorough personal development programme and a wide range of careers partners.
Areas to improve
- The school should support all teachers to fully embed its highest levels of curriculum thinking, particularly regarding written work and in key stage 3, so all pupils achieve as highly as they can.
- The school should refine its behaviour and inclusion approaches to ensure routines are used consistently, helping all staff manage the conduct of the small number of pupils who do not yet meet high expectations.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.3 |
| 2024/25 | 40.4 |
| 2025/26 | 41.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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