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The Coleshill School
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- Coleshill B46 3EX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' conduct is good and they work hard.
Qualifications and Training: Newly qualified teachers are well supported.
Current Educational Practices: Weekly sessions to develop teachers' performance are welcomed by staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Positive relationships lead to a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Communication: Leaders take steps to review the difference that funding makes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors work closely with school leaders in checking how well pupils are learning.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Targets set for teachers promote improvements in teaching practice.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Arrangements to keep pupils safe are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding policies meet requirements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy extra-curricular activities including sport and music.
Career Counselling Services: Clear and helpful careers advice and guidance support many to progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-planned provision based on clear analysis of individual needs.
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About Us
The Coleshill School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 1226 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have high expectations for each and every member of our school community.
Following an inspection in 2016, Ofsted gave us the rating "Good." You can view the report on our website.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership counts us among its honoured members.
Our school has experienced amazing growth in recent years and will have more than 1200 students starting in 2019鈥攁lmost twice as many as it did in 2014.
The Wilson Building, named after our motivational former Head Master and local hero Tom Wilson, will open this year and has 12 classrooms.
The construction of this structure will begin in 2020, the school's 500th year of operation.
Our school has great behaviour, with a focus on fostering good working relationships between faculty and students as well as a climate of respect and tolerance.
The "Standard" Grade 4 Pass (78%) and the new "Good" Grade 5 Pass (52%) saw our highest-ever pass rates in math and English.
As a business and enterprise academy, we are regional leaders in careers and employability and are outward-looking.
Being recognised for our great work in careers education, we are one of the few schools in the area that have attained The Quality in Careers Standard.
We are proud of our relationships with neighbourhood businesses, such as SERTEC, which sponsored our new ICT suite in 2017; BMW, with whom we collaborated on a challenge to design and construct hydrogen-fueled cars; and neighbourhood businesses, which have offered a variety of employability workshops and fantastic opportunities for our students.
We are a "Digital Schoolhouse," which means that we lead the way in computing education and provide computing to our main partners as well.
Please contact us if you have any project or idea suggestions; we are always interested.
The best way to see our school is to stop by during the school day and take a tour given by students.
You will be able to observe our outstanding students and teachers in action as a result.
We have openings in a few of our year groups and are always willing to talk about admissions to the school.
Please join us in sharing this with one another.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, Kittoe Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ - Tel: 0121 323 2221 - for further information please visit: www.atlp.org.uk.
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Following an inspection in 2016, Ofsted gave us the rating "Good." You can view the report on our website.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership counts us among its honoured members.
Our school has experienced amazing growth in recent years and will have more than 1200 students starting in 2019鈥攁lmost twice as many as it did in 2014.
The Wilson Building, named after our motivational former Head Master and local hero Tom Wilson, will open this year and has 12 classrooms.
The construction of this structure will begin in 2020, the school's 500th year of operation.
Our school has great behaviour, with a focus on fostering good working relationships between faculty and students as well as a climate of respect and tolerance.
The "Standard" Grade 4 Pass (78%) and the new "Good" Grade 5 Pass (52%) saw our highest-ever pass rates in math and English.
As a business and enterprise academy, we are regional leaders in careers and employability and are outward-looking.
Being recognised for our great work in careers education, we are one of the few schools in the area that have attained The Quality in Careers Standard.
We are proud of our relationships with neighbourhood businesses, such as SERTEC, which sponsored our new ICT suite in 2017; BMW, with whom we collaborated on a challenge to design and construct hydrogen-fueled cars; and neighbourhood businesses, which have offered a variety of employability workshops and fantastic opportunities for our students.
We are a "Digital Schoolhouse," which means that we lead the way in computing education and provide computing to our main partners as well.
Please contact us if you have any project or idea suggestions; we are always interested.
The best way to see our school is to stop by during the school day and take a tour given by students.
You will be able to observe our outstanding students and teachers in action as a result.
We have openings in a few of our year groups and are always willing to talk about admissions to the school.
Please join us in sharing this with one another.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, Kittoe Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ - Tel: 0121 323 2221 - for further information please visit: www.atlp.org.uk.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.10% | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.47 | 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 | 40.4 | 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 | 27% | 32.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 44.56% | 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 | 36% | 23.08% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 16.25% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.41 | 2.95 | 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% | 92.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.51% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 29.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 38.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.44% | 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 | -0.31 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 40% | 36.51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 48.56% | 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 | 38% | 24.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 15.76% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 19.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 3.16 | 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 | 97% | 93.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 89.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 40.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 4.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.03% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.88% | 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 | -0.31 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 52% 4 | 36.41% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 12 | 51.27% | 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 | 59% | 30.69% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 7 | 16.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 14 | 22.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.43 | 3.38 | 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 | 94% | 93.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 27.83% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 40.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 5.43% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.89% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 48% 22 | 37.74% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 52.35% | 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 | 63% | 29.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 16.98% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 4 | 22.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 3.49 | 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 | 90% | 95.27% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 46.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.87% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 2.63% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 26% | 40.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 54.02% | 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 | 33% | 30.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 21.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 23.51% | 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 | 95% | 96.19% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 79% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 34.96% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 38.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 5.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.7% | 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 | 25.93 | 31.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.79 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.10% | 14.66% | 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 | 81 | 205 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 57.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 5.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 23.15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.63% | 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 | 34.24 | 34.11 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.39 | 31.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.6% | 19.04% | 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 | 79 | 252 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 63.41% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 4.48% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 19.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.74% | 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 | 26.70 2 | 30.93 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.90 1 | 30.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 13.43% | 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 | 42 | 242 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 56.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 7.95% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 24.14% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 7.48% | 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 | 24.40 1 | 31.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.67 2 | 31.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.41% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 37.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 6.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 17.95% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 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 | 23.33 | 27.12 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.45 | 28.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.6% | 13.93% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 35.44% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 6.39% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 21.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.22% | 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 The Coleshill School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
