A-level 2024/25
#2,400 of 2,536
Worse than 94% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101181.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 16.9 | 52.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 73.2% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 58.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 69.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 15 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 22.86, worse than England, worse than Westminster | 37.88 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 24.17, worse than England, worse than Westminster | 37.93 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 12.5%, worse than England, worse than Westminster | 23.8% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.23, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 30 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 77 |
| Girls | 32 |
| Boys | 45 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 4 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 28 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 45.5% |
| Higher education | 31.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 18.2% |
| Further education | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Brunel Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ark Franklin Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Queen's Park Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Barlby Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wilberforce Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Thomas' CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Charles Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Princess Frederica CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. |
Bales College ranks 2,400 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 94% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bales College was D+, and 12.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Bales College has 77 pupils aged 11 to 20.
Yes, Bales College teaches students up to age 20.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.