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Southbrook School
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- Exeter EX2 6JB
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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鈥� achievement continues to be good.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The atmosphere in class is studious and conducive to thoughtful work.
Current Educational Practices: New structures are enabling the school to continue to improve.
Qualifications and Training: Over the last three years there has been a 50% turnover in teaching staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Middle leaders need more support and guidance.
Opportunities for Involvement: You have established a successful 鈥榓doptive parent group鈥�.
Communication: Communication with parents and carers continues to improve through the new electronic communication system.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: You and the staff work closely with other agencies to secure the safety and well-being of pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The leadership team has identified that middle leaders need more support and guidance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: All safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team provides early help, interventions and support for families.
Extracurricular Offerings: Last year saw the official opening of the new 鈥榣ife skills centre鈥� and sports hall.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The new initiatives enhance pupils鈥� social, moral, communication, mathematical and enterprise skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: When leaving school, all pupils continue in education, training or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: A big focus recently has been on developing and supporting pupils鈥� mental health.
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Southbrook School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 144 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B+
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-17 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 11% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 8% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.94 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 16% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 24% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southbrook School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1