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Thamesmead School
- Secondary
- Spelthorne TW17 9EE
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most students achieve well, with GCSE results above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and are courteous.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use good subject knowledge and plan varied activities.
Current Educational Practices: Rigorous performance management and extensive coaching support staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is improving, but inconsistencies in marking need addressing.
Opportunities for Involvement: Engaging strategies and home-link worker support parent involvement.
Communication: Regular updates and effective communication about progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents believe their children are taught well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders communicate high expectations and address issues effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Robust performance management and teaching improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective in dealing with bullying and ensuring safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care and attendance improvement.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive enrichment program including arts and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-rounded opportunities supporting both areas.
Outdoor Facilities: Provision includes sports teams and clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Investors in Careers Award indicates strong career support.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Good preparation through challenging curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Holistic approach with well-planned support for special needs.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum with focus on performing arts.
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Thamesmead School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 1042 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the Surrey village of Shepperton, there is a coed 11鈥�16 comprehensive school called Thamesmead. Our goal for Thamesmead is for it to be a place where students are nurtured, their potential is realised, and our community is respected. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality of instruction and learning so that our students have the credentials and interpersonal skills they need to succeed in whatever career path they choose. Every member of our community appreciates the high standards that we expect from each other, regardless of whether it is the way we behave, dress or approach our work; we all understand the importance of recognising and celebrating the enormous and diverse range of achievements that occur as a result.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 48% | 28% |
| 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 53.5 | 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 | 56% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 37.51% | 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 | 17% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.49 | 2.76 | 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 | 95% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.23% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 53.5 | 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 | 59% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 39.76% | 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 | 14% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.49 | 2.81 | 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 | 95% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.53% | 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 56 | 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 | 57% 1 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 7 | 38.69% | 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 | 45% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 3 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 1 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.02 | 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 | 98% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.54% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 54.4 | 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 | 56% 1 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 2 | 37.83% | 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 | 47% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 4 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 10 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 2.74 | 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 | 96% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.49% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 54.8 | 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 | 55% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 38.25% | 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 | 35% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 13.62% | 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% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thamesmead School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
