The De Montfort School
Evesham, WR11 1DQ · Worcestershire · secondary school
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19th of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 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 — 3.6/10 against 880 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 32.9 · 20 | 30% | 0.61 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.15 · 60 | 25% | 1.51 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.3 · 21 | 10% | 0.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The De Montfort School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023-11. In 2024/25, 24.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 915 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,270. 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 school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the positive Progress 8 trend?
What Ofsted said about The De Montfort School
Overview
The De Montfort School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Inspectors describe a calm, orderly atmosphere where pupils are proud of their school and enjoy positive relationships with staff. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering an environment where pupils ‘rise to leaders’ expectations and achieve well’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with clear sequences of learning and strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Reading is placed ‘at the centre of their work’, with effective support provided for those needing help with phonics and comprehension.
- Personal development is supported by a ‘holistic approach’, including ethics lessons, pastoral care, and a diverse enrichment programme.
- Sixth-form students benefit from a ‘comprehensive programme’ of talks on mental health and careers, preparing them well for post-16 study.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively to identify gaps in learning, meaning some pupils cannot ‘recall and use their new knowledge fluently’.
- Attendance rates are ‘too high for some groups of pupils’, particularly disadvantaged pupils, causing them to miss significant learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.7 |
| 2024/25 | 38.4 |
| 2025/26 | 40.3 |
| 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
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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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