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Appleford School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Orcheston SP3 4HL
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Academic Progress: Pupils make rapid progress, achieving excellent academic and vocational successes tailored to individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate exceptionally positive attitudes and exemplary behaviour, contributing to a strong school community.
Current Educational Practices: Staff employ effective learning approaches, promoting resilience in overcoming learning barriers.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is well-matched to individual needs but can lack suitable challenges for advanced learners.
Communication: The school effectively communicates pupil progress and promotes values of cooperation.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils take pride in charity work and community activities, though parental involvement opportunities are not detailed.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents agree that teaching enables progress, but some desire more extra-curricular activities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership ensures effective handling of complaints through a defined process.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders promote school ethos effectively, ensuring good pupil development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, with ambassadors proactive in offering support; safety protocols are well-established.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils demonstrate a good understanding of online and physical safety measures.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy success in creative, sporting activities, and national competitions, though some parents wish for more variety.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school provides a wide range of pursuits, promoting personal development alongside academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities are enhanced, allowing development of good physical skills.
Career Counselling Services: Provision for careers guidance is well-organized and matched to differing needs, enabling wise choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils demonstrate clarity in future educational paths with strategies towards further study.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective learning approaches help pupils overcome barriers, fostering resilience.
Subjects Offered: Offers GCSE and vocational courses in a range of academic and practical subjects.
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Appleford School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 155 students from age 7-18 yr.
Tuition fee 拢7,205 to 拢8,718 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-18 | 6-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | 拢7,205 to 拢8,718 | - |
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 | - | 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 | 9.4 | 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% | 25.44% | 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% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.52 | 2.57 | 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 | - | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.35% | 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 | - | 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 | 10.2 | 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 | 0% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.15% | 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% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.81 | 2.96 | 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 | - | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 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 | 1.2 | 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 | 0% | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.21% | 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 | 0% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 3.09 | 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 | - | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.04% | 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 | - | 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 | 2.7 | 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 | 0% | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.14% | 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% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 3.05 | 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 | - | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 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 | - | 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 | 3.8 | 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 | 0% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.92% | 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% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.55% | 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 | - | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.96% | 2.45% |
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拢7,205 to 拢8,718
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 |
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