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Futures Institute Banbury
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- Banbury OX16 9HY
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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 |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils excel in mathematics and science subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils cooperate well and respect each other鈥檚 right to learn.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well-qualified subject experts and enthusiasts.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders in the trust make sure expertise is shared.
Strengths and Challenges: Some of the most able pupils do not attain the very high levels they are capable of.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders created an environment where individuality is embraced.
Communication: A minority of parents are concerned about communication and timely responses.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents reported how Space Studio has 'been the making' of their child.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders monitor learning carefully and act decisively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on raising standards and created a unique environment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure all aspects of keeping pupils safe are thorough and timely.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The nurturing atmosphere encourages pupils to express freely.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils work collaboratively on actual commercial or industrial projects.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students manage to balance academic responsibilities with their interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Presence of an observatory, trips to NASA in the USA.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Prepares pupils well for employment through skills development programs.
Career Counselling Services: Some parents and students commented on lack of quality careers information.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs achieve standards that compare well with peers.
Subjects Offered: Specialist school for sciences and mathematics.
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Futures Institute Banbury is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 122 students from age 14-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 14-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.5 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.94 | 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 | 37.7 | 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 | 29% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 36% | 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 | 2% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 2.7 | 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 | 98% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 47 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.11% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 45.2 | 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 | 49% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 39.72% | 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 | 4% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.9 | 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 | 100% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.35% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 52% 20 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 6 | 36.04% | 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 | 55% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.72 | 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 | 95% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 44 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.97% | 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 | -0.73 | 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 | 41.4 | 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 | 32% 7 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 35% | 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 | 52% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 6 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 14 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.7 | 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 | 93% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 43 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 | -0.59 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 39% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 35.98% | 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 | 16% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 12.06% | 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 | - | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 15.77 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.78 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 14 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 13 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.61 7 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.67 9 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 14 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 21% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.08 7 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.91 1 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.63 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.33 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.0% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Futures Institute Banbury
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
