Ofsted Inspection Results for The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. Understanding a school's Ofsted report is a critical part of a parent's research process when choosing a secondary school.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Graded Inspection Date: 21/02/2023
The Bishop of Winchester Academy was most recently subjected to a fully graded inspection on 21/02/2023, where it received an Overall Effectiveness judgement of Good. This overall grade indicates that the school provides a strong standard of education, ensuring pupils learn well while being kept safe.
Historically, the academy has maintained this standard; its previous full inspection on 09/07/2013 also resulted in an overall judgement of Good. Consistency across a decade of inspections is often an indicator of stable leadership and a settled school culture.
Note: As of September 2024, Ofsted ceased issuing single headline grades (like "Good" or "Outstanding") for state-funded schools in new inspections. Because this school's last graded inspection occurred prior to that change, the historical overall grade remains applicable and published.
Category Sub-Judgements Explained
During an inspection, inspectors evaluate distinct areas of the school's provision. At this school, the outcomes were consistently strong across the board:
- Quality of Education: Good
This judgement focuses on how the curriculum is designed, delivered, and assessed. A rating of Good means pupils are acquiring the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. - Behaviour and Attitudes: Good
This area assesses whether the school environment is calm and orderly, and how well pupils engage with their learning. A Good rating reflects a positive culture where disruption is minimised. - Personal Development: Good
Inspectors look at what the school does to build character, resilience, and wider understanding of society. Achieving Good shows the school supports pupils' physical and mental wellbeing. - Leadership and Management: Good
This evaluates the effectiveness of leaders, managers, and governors. The Good judgement here highlights that the leadership team has a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality education to all pupils. - Sixth Form: Good
For schools with post-16 provision, this distinct judgement confirms that the quality of education and support continues for older students preparing for higher education or employment.
Safeguarding
A crucial binary judgement is whether safeguarding is effective. At The Bishop of Winchester Academy, inspectors determined that Safeguarding is Yes, meaning robust procedures are in place to protect young people.
Read the Full Report
While the grades provide a summary, the full report contains detailed prose from the inspectors detailing what it is like to attend the school. You can find the full report and inspection history on the official Ofsted website.