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Beechwood School
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- Slough SL2 1QE
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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 |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Not enough pupils make the progress that they could through the planned curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school site is generally calm and respectful, though some pupils find it harder to settle in lessons.
Academic Progress: Leaders have improved curriculum planning, but not all teachers adapt lessons effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Persistent absence remains too high, affecting pupil engagement.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders provide effective training to support teachers to identify the needs of pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers trained to check understanding, enhancing learning recall.
Current Educational Practices: Inconsistency in how well teaching meets the needs of all pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: There is inconsistency in how well teaching meets the needs of all pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can become prefects in Year 11 or 鈥榣eaders鈥� in sixth form.
Communication: School communicates via Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff respond quickly to bullying and support pupils' concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors offer effective support and challenge to leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have empowered middle leaders with training.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to ensure activity choices in lessons consistently support the planned curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: While bullying does happen, staff respond quickly to resolve issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff liaise effectively with external agencies to ensure pupil safety but need better evaluation of their actions.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Inclusive strategies aim to reduce persistent absence.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take pride in supporting the local community, such as raising money for a food bank.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are informed about a wide range of career options.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are positive about the careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: An increasing range of courses helps students reach preferred destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders provide effective training to support teachers in identifying and meeting the needs of SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: Increasing range of courses to offer more learning opportunities at higher levels.
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Beechwood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 847 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | 48% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 34.20% |
| 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 | -0.90 | 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 | 31.4 | 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 | 22% | 54.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 69.11% | 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 | 28% | 44.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 24.47% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.74 | 4.34 | 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 | 94% | 95.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 92.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 20.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 63.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 7.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.8% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 41% | 58.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 70.44% | 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 | 10% | 44.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 28.11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 34.72% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 4.53 | 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 | 92% | 94.67% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 92.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 22.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 63.2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 1.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 6.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.2% | 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 | -0.5 | 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 | 38.7 | 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 | 27% 5 | 49.59% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 62.29% | 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 | 1% | 43.59% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 23.47% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 30% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 4.1 | 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 | 93% | 96.45% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 93.73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 22.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 68% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.09% | 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 | -0.58 | 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 | 39.5 | 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 | 22% | 49% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 61.67% | 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 | 2% | 35.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 21.47% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 26.47% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.06 | 3.95 | 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% | 96.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 22.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 67.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.91% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 24.71 | 29.78 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.19 | 30.67 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.37% | 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 | 32 | 164 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 68.54% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 4.85% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 6.08% | 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 | 33.07 | 34.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 | 34.9 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 17.98% | 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 | 50 | 209 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 71.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.08% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 9.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.17% | 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 | 29.85 1 | 29.05 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 6 | 29.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.13% | 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 | 23 | 167 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 69.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 5.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 13.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.33% | 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 | 30.27 | 30.39 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.33 | 31.81 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.92% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 14.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.92% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 3.58% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level 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 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beechwood School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1