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Cleaswell Hill School
- All-through
- Choppington NE62 5DJ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils across all key stages make sustained and substantial progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop confidence, valuing their education with first-class attitudes to learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Personalized packages of support including therapeutic interventions are highly effective.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly motivated and skilled, fully engaging in the search for improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers use precise knowledge of pupils' needs to plan challenging tasks, leading to outstanding progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching is highly effective due to leaders' monitoring and evaluation.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders and governors listen to pupils鈥� and parents鈥� views.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive detailed reports on their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak highly of the school鈥檚 impact on their children鈥檚 learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors act incisively to develop the school鈥檚 facilities and target interventions.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders focus on maintaining and improving the highest standards, ensuring pupils thrive.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils show care and consideration for each other with exemplary behaviour.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school promotes understanding of potential risks through PSHE programs.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers a broad range of subjects and qualifications, integrating therapeutic interventions.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Highly personalized learning packages support pupils鈥� access to learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced provision supports learning and exploration.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice helps students make important choices for their future.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well prepared for the next stages in their education and training.
Support for SEND: High-quality teaching takes into account individual special educational needs, promoting rapid progress.
Subjects Offered: A broad range of subjects including English and mathematics, with extensive qualifications at key stage 4 and in the sixth form.
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Cleaswell Hill School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 231 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We give our students an individualised, cutting-edge, and motivating learning experience that helps them to uncover improved future chances that improve both their lives and the lives of others in the larger community. Our students, who range in age from 4 to 18, have a variety of complex learning challenges. Numerous students have additional emotional, communicational, sensory, or physical demands. Our energetic staff team offers specialised instruction that is specifically catered to each student's needs in order to maximise academic success and the development of social skills. Every child is exposed to a comprehensive and flexible curriculum that is tailored to their age and/or developmental stage and is offered in a supportive, secure, and stimulating environment.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.7 | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Proficient Math | 96 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 96 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 87 | 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 | 0% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.37% | 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 | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
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 | 88 1 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 81 | 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 | 0% | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.53% | 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 | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
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 | 87 10 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 97 7 | 79 | 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 | 0% | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.38% | 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 | -10.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.7 | Well Below Average |
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 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 68 | 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% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.81% | 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 | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
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 | -1.33 | 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 | 3.0 | 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% | 23.11% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35% | 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% | 15.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.22 | 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% | 83.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 74.91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 29.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 53% | 17.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.39% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.52% | 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 | -1.95 | 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 | 4.6 | 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% | 24.93% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.11% | 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% | 16.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 2.4 | 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% | 85.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 78.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 46% | 14.74% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.91% | 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 | -1.6 | 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 | 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% | 21.96% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 35.48% | 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% | 14.43% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 7.39% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.38 | 2.37 | 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 | 100% | 81.35% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 73.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 27.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 16.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.41% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.29% | 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 | -2.01 | 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 | 1.7 | 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% | 19.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.3% | 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% | 12.39% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 1.98 | 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 | 100% | 74.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 63.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 10.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.53% | 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 | -1.78 | 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 | 1.1 | 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% | 18.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.55% | 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% | 14.15% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.1% | 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 | 100% | 77.35% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 52.82% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.06% | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cleaswell Hill School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
