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Churchill Special Free School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Churchill Special Free School
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Churchill Special Free School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Haverhill CB9 0LB
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils rapidly grow in self-esteem and confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are extremely polite, caring and able to express their views in highly articulate ways.
Current Educational Practices: You have created your own team of specialist subject teachers.
Strengths and Challenges: All staff feel committed to the vision of an ever-improving school.
Opportunities for Involvement: You arrange different styles of consultation meetings.
Communication: The parent app keeps them up to date and signposts many to support groups.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly supportive of the work of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders use a range of outside agencies to check the work of the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are innovative and outward-looking and find ways to improve the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are highly vigilant and quick to notice any changes in behaviour.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school鈥檚 enrichment programme is a real strength and broadens pupils鈥� learning beyond the traditional subjects.
Career Counselling Services: This work is enhanced by the therapeutic team of speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and other specialist staff.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Transition arrangements for pupils moving on after Churchill Special Free School are extensive and effective.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school is a safe place where pupils feel comfortable and able to deal with any difficulties and previous negative experiences of education.
Subjects Offered: Pupils access a wide range of activities and subjects, which enhances their learning and leads to success.
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Churchill Special Free School is a top rated, Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 70 students from age 8-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school's cheerful and safe environment enables kids to attain their greatest potential.
Our learning strategy places an emphasis on the process and growth of knowledge and skills while encouraging curiosity and inquiry.
The learning atmosphere at school encourages and motivates students to learn more about themselves and the world they live in.
Students are respected and given support as they mature and mature into adults.
In everything it does, the school will aim for academic achievement.
It will acknowledge that each person has a distinct set of skills and is capable of realising his or her potential.
Learners who are successful are those who love learning, make progress, select learning paths that are suitable for them personally, and reach their full potential.
Confident people are adaptive and risk-takers who can live safe, healthy, and meaningful lives and who have high expectations for themselves.
It need compassion to care about other people.
Having compassion is treating everyone with kindness.
We learn and grow in wisdom through our experiences.
Knowing what to do is being wise.
Keeping our word is being responsible.
It is fulfilling our responsibility to our family, community, school, and country.
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Our learning strategy places an emphasis on the process and growth of knowledge and skills while encouraging curiosity and inquiry.
The learning atmosphere at school encourages and motivates students to learn more about themselves and the world they live in.
Students are respected and given support as they mature and mature into adults.
In everything it does, the school will aim for academic achievement.
It will acknowledge that each person has a distinct set of skills and is capable of realising his or her potential.
Learners who are successful are those who love learning, make progress, select learning paths that are suitable for them personally, and reach their full potential.
Confident people are adaptive and risk-takers who can live safe, healthy, and meaningful lives and who have high expectations for themselves.
It need compassion to care about other people.
Having compassion is treating everyone with kindness.
We learn and grow in wisdom through our experiences.
Knowing what to do is being wise.
Keeping our word is being responsible.
It is fulfilling our responsibility to our family, community, school, and country.
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 97 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.24% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | -0.35 | 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 | 23.5 | 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 | 18% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 41.83% | 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% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.85 | 2.77 | 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 | 100% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 9% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.76% | 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 | 0.49 | 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 | 31.5 | 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 | 18% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 41.74% | 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% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.82 | 2.84 | 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 | 100% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 9% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.46% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 28.8 | 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 | 9% | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 26 | 42.5% | 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% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.38 | 3.05 | 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% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.27% | 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 | -0.9 | 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 | 21.1 | 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% | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% 20 | 43.5% | 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% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.55 | 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 | - | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.98% | 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 | -1.82 | 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 | 19.3 | 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 | 20% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 43.98% | 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% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 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 | - | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 - 29th Aug 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Churchill Special Free School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1