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Kettlebrook Short Stay School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Kettlebrook Short Stay School
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Kettlebrook Short Stay School
- Secondary
- Tamworth B77 1AL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are achieving good outcomes in relation to their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff support pupils well in learning how to manage their behaviour.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils learn behaviour expectations; direct support given for reflection
Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a diverse curriculum but improvements needed in specific subjects
Qualifications and Training: Teachers plan lessons according to pupils' needs and aspirations.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff unanimously enjoy working at the school; however, external scrutiny on teaching quality is recommended.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum development ongoing, staff supported with training
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the support their children receive.
Communication: Parents value the compassionate support and improvements made.
Communication: Leaders evaluate school well; gather feedback from parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift action on safeguarding concerns with a clear oversight.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Positive relationships and smooth transitions for new pupils have been established.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on curriculum and reading programme improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are robust and well understood by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school works with external agencies to enhance pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding with a positive culture
Extracurricular Offerings: Sessions like 'tea and toast' provide positive social occasions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Alternative provisions offer meaningful experiences, ensuring a balance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils' progress is reviewed every half term with high expectations.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education enriches knowledge; work experience promoted
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for emotional health and well-being is positively received.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils identified; effective external guidance sought
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About Us
Kettlebrook Short Stay School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 47 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kettlebrook Short Stay School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1