Sir Thomas Fremantle School
George Pass Avenue, Winslow, MK18 3GHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is a secondary school in Winslow for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 30th of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 May 2015, report published 9 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
The school's new vision is underpinned by an inclusive ethos and ambition for all. Whilst this marks a change in direction for some parts of the school community, overall, parents, carers and pupils can see the improvements taking place at the school. Indeed, many pupils value these changes highly and are keen to contribute to further developments. The impressive School Council members are excellent examples of this. The school's 'RISE' values (Resilience, Integrity, Success, Empathy) are understood and embraced by most pupils who are proud of their school. Overall, most behaviour in lessons and around the school is positive and there are respectful relationships between pupils and with staff. Pupils are happy and welcoming. They feel safe and understand that bullying is not tolerated. They know how to report any incidents, and trust staff to address them. Recent curriculum developments have increased the range of subject options. For example, at key stage 4, alongside the English Baccalaureate subjects, pupils can study different creative and vocational courses. Most pupils experience high-quality teaching. They are achieving increasingly well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the most refined curriculum thinking is not yet fully embedded across the whole school.
What the school should improve
- In some areas, and for some pupils, the school's highest levels of curriculum thinking are not fully embedded. Consequently, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could, especially in terms of their written work and in key stage 3. The school should continue to support all teachers to be able to deliver the curriculum so that all pupils achieve as highly as they can.
- Sometimes the school's routines and behaviour approaches are not used as consistently as they could be. This means that a small number of pupils do not meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. As a result, this small group do not show the same levels of respect for others or for the values of the school as the majority do. The school should continue to refine its behaviour and inclusion approaches, to help all staff understand all pupils' behaviours, and manage them effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
99 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
681 pupils on roll, with places for 650
Schools near Sir Thomas Fremantle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton College | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 62.2 |
| Buckingham School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.6 |
| Royal Latin School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 73.5 |
| Shenley Brook End School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
| The Hazeley Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- SIR THOMAS FREMANTLE SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Francis Murphy
- Phone
- 01296711853
- Address
- George Pass Avenue, Winslow, MK18 3GH
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 139663
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.