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Cleeve School
- Secondary
- Bishop's Cleeve GL52 8AE
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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 | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: The knowledge that pupils need to make progress is well organised and as a result they are learning and remembering more.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils manage themselves well and are thoughtful of others. Classroom disruption is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� excellent subject knowledge and its presentation ensure that pupils know more and remember more.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use questioning and assessment very well to check pupils鈥� misconceptions.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers would value further training on how to ensure that their teaching better meets the needs of pupils with SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Open mornings are very well attended.
Communication: The views of parents and carers are very positive.
Parent Satisfaction: The school has regained the confidence of its community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders put this into action with increasing effectiveness.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created some practical steps to understand the issues and help staff to manage them.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and teachers deal with it well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 policy, procedures and culture of safeguarding are strong.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is an extensive extra-curricular programme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: These events and the school鈥檚 life skills programme support strong personal development.
Career Counselling Services: The comprehensive careers programme covers Years 7 to 13.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form is a strength of the school. Students achieve well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school should provide more detailed information for staff on pupils鈥� learning needs, and provide staff with further professional development.
Subjects Offered: Leaders promote pupils鈥� learning of languages and aim to have 75% of the current Year 9 taking languages at key stage 4.
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Cleeve School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1773 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good 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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.10% | 35.00% | 2.30% |
| 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 50% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 48.04% | 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 | 20% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 3.11 | 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 | 95% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.57% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 49% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 49.98% | 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 | 33% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 3.31 | 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 | 95% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.56% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 46% 1 | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 50.75% | 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 | 41% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 2 | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 1 | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 3.32 | 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 | 95% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.11% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 45% 6 | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 52.02% | 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 | 42% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 9 | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 7 | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 3.35 | 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 | 95% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.49% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 39% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 51.78% | 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 | 58% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 19.85% | 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 | 97% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.11% | 2.45% |
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 | 34.55 | 30.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.39 | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.10% | 15.04% | 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 | 161 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 53.62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.97% | 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 | 36.34 | 37.31 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.7 | 34.79 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 20.38% | 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 | 159 | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 52.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 26.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 9.64% | 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 | 31.22 1 | 32.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.78 1 | 32.52 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.3% | 16.01% | 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 | 126 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.96% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.56% | 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 | 30.38 | 32.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.84 1 | 32.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.0% | 16.13% | 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 | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 39.96% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.68% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.44% | 4.22% |
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 | 30.71 | 31.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.81 | 33.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 15.13% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 44 | 39.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.84% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 23.84% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.16% | 4.23% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cleeve School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
