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Cressex Community School
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Cressex Community School
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- Buckinghamshire HP12 4QA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress is impressive, with much stronger progress than found nationally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are charming, confident, respectful, and welcoming. They display positive learning behaviors.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching and learning remain strong overall, with successful support where not consistently strong.
Communication: Staff are 鈥榬eady to help anytime possible鈥� and go 鈥榓bove and beyond expectations鈥�.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have an ambitious vision and have maintained improvements identified in the previous inspection report.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The rare cases of bullying are dealt with very effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, staff recall training well, and pursue external agencies for support.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a very wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including those obtained through external funding.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders are working to increase engagement with extracurricular activities.
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Cressex Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 762 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The secret to success in life is having high academic achievement and a favourable attitude toward learning. At the Cressex Community School, we are adamant that we are all accountable for each student's outstanding achievement. Everyone at the school should be able to reach their full potential, and as a staff, it is our goal to help students find new abilities and skills. We want our students to be content, self-assured, and to set high goals for themselves. We want the young people trained here to be able to play a full role in society as successful, fulfilled citizens when they leave us to move on to the next stage of education, training, or job. to extend students' horizons and provide opportunities for students to learn and succeed within and beyond the classroom;. to build respect for hard work and achievement within an ordered, purposeful environment;. to help students to become healthy, confident, enterprising and resilient individuals;. to provide students and their parents with regular feedback on progress in school;. to teach good behaviour, decency and respect, and to foster a school ethos that embraces diversity while challenging intolerant or anti-social attitudes; and. to listen to and incorporate the views of students, staff, parents and other partners in plans for improvement. A dedicated and effective staff at Cressex works hard to support students' learning and success. Our governing body shows a great deal of interest in the school and is highly supportive of us. A strong connection with parents/caregivers and the larger community is extremely beneficial to us. We are eager to work closely with you and welcome your child to Cressex. Please click the image to the right to view a brief movie about life at Cressex. I'm grateful.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 34% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 4.30% |
| 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 | 0.40 | 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 | 48.0 | 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 | 48% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 49.24% | 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 | 9% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 3.29 | 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 | 90% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.8% | 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 | 0.43 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 39% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 50.25% | 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 | 9% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 3.38 | 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 | 94% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.18% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 44% 6 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 6 | 52.44% | 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 | 5% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 2 | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 2 | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 3.49 | 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% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.76% | 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 | 0.68 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 50% 6 | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 54.9% | 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 | 6% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 7 | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 6 | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 3.53 | 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 | 91% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.43% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 44% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 53.29% | 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 | 13% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 26.33% | 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% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.91% | 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cressex Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1