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Springwell Community College
- Secondary
- Staveley S43 3NQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils with SEND do not yet benefit from a good enough quality of education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school is calm, but some pupils鈥� attitudes to learning are not positive in lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have been trained to use methods to help pupils remember more, but not all use these effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not meet the needs of pupils with SEND, risking them 'getting lost in lessons'.
Communication: Leaders have not communicated plans well enough with parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have clear strategies to improve education quality, including for pupils with SEND.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff know safeguarding procedures and act timely on concerns.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some pupils lack confidence in reporting bullying because they are unsure how well teachers will deal with it.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils and parents value the clubs and extra-curricular activities to broaden horizons and develop talents.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive effective careers advice and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some pupils with SEND said: 鈥榃e get lost in lessons.鈥� Their needs must be better identified and supported.
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About Us
Springwell Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 893 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
C+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 48% | 52% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 5.70% |
| 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 | -0.69 | 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 | 39.0 | 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% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 43.48% | 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 | 15% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.67 | 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 | 88% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.07% | 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 | -1.12 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 30% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 44.28% | 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 | 29% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.76 | 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 | 88% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Springwell Community College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
