The Beeches School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Beeches School
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The Beeches School
- Secondary
- Cranborne BH21 5RT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils remember what they learn and apply this knowledge well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Typically, pupils demonstrate great manners and work hard.
Current Educational Practices: Consistent systems in place to assess pupils' knowledge.
Qualifications and Training: Recent staffing changes include new teachers.
Strengths and Challenges: Some educational programmes need better implementation.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback.
Communication: Some parents report the school's communication has dipped.
Parent Satisfaction: Minority of parents say therapy effectiveness is inconsistent.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The proprietor takes action to address weaknesses.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders work to increase the ambition of subject curriculums.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff model and support pupils' behavior regulation.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy activities such as cooking, board games, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Lunchtimes are structured to support individual needs.
Outdoor Facilities: Wide-ranging sports facilities and expansive grounds available.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from impartial careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most pupils move on to their first-choice college placements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have EHC plans with effective pastoral support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn subjects like history, philosophy, bushcraft, and car mechanics.
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The Beeches School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 32 students from age 11-16 yr.
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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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 | 2.3 | 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 | 0% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.94% | 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% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.31 | 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 | - | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.33% | 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 | - | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.57 | 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 | - | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.62% | 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.
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 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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