Cambian Somerset School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Cambian Somerset School
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Cambian Somerset School
- Secondary
- Creech St. Michael TA3 5PX
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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 benefit from tailored provision that meets their needs well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour improves rapidly over time with clear expectations and routines.
Qualifications and Training: Some subject leaders are appropriately skilled and knowledgeable.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have created useful strategies that focus on improving pupils鈥� reading.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders need to ensure subject knowledge is used effectively to develop assessment.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents praise the school for transforming their children鈥檚 lives.
Communication: Staff keep in touch with parents, so concerns are discussed immediately.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents praise the school and its positive impact.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying quickly and ensure high expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders use individual education plans to deliver needed support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not a problem; when it does happen, staff deal with it quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders take safeguarding very seriously, with diligent documentation.
Extracurricular Offerings: Activities such as field trips and clubs extend pupils' learning well.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage well in lessons and contribute positively to school life.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils have opportunities to visit museums and galleries.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education starts early and is woven into the curriculum.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure support for pupils with special educational needs through tailored provisions.
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About Us
Cambian Somerset School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 28 students from age 10-18 yr.
At this school, 11% 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 | 16.3 | 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 | 11% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 28.29% | 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% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.33 | 2.11 | 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 | - | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4% | 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 | - | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.39% | 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 | - | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.35 | 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 | - | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | 2.9 | 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% | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.4% | 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% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.33 | 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 | - | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.31% | 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 | 4.3 | 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% | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.6% | 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% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 2.4 | 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 | - | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.72% | 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 | - | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.74% | 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 | - | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
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| 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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