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Crowdys Hill School
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Crowdys Hill School
- All-through
- Central Swindon North SN2 7HJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | 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 over time from various starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Conduct around the school is good with strong behavior management.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Detailed tracking allows teachers to intervene if pupils are underachieving.
Academic Progress: Strong progress with a wide range of qualifications, though attendance issues cause gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes and respectful environment are emphasized.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Efforts to improve attendance have limited impact.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is underpinned by strong relationships between adults and pupils.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Most effective teaching is collaborative and leads to support and challenge.
Teacher Engagement: Staff support is appreciated for mental health and well-being.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Successful reading programme and subject teaching.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff demonstrate knowledge and skills for effective teaching.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is carefully designed to meet individual needs but not consistent across the school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School uses link diaries for effective home-school transition.
Communication with Parents: Parent communication is good, particularly around pupil transitions and support.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority of parents recommend the school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents appreciate staff approach.
Communication with Parents: School communicates effectively through engagement events.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents are delighted with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage conflicts well with strong safeguards in place.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Ambitious curriculum aims to meet individual needs.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have developed monitoring processes but need better information synthesis.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong relationships but governance oversight weak.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: A strong safeguarding culture ensures safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: High expectations mean a culture of good behavior.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff care for and value pupils, managing complex cases well.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding with prompt support; records need detail.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Open culture around safeguarding; needs governance improvement.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The curriculum includes farm work, shop activities, and residential trips.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Wide variety of opportunities helps balance academics with skills-based learning.
Outdoor Facilities: On-site farm provides practical learning experiences.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Varied activities like residential trips and leadership development.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Opportunities enhance independence and skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Includes farm activities and travel training.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 provision prepares students well for adulthood and future careers.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students leave with a range of qualifications and key life skills.
Career Counselling Services: Helpful guidance ensures college, employment, apprenticeship success.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Encourages sixth form experiences like Duke of Edinburgh.
Support for SEND: Individual pupils make significant progress, including those with challenging needs.
Support for SEND: Curriculum tailored to individual needs, fostering success.
Subjects Offered: Pupils leave with BTEC National Diplomas, functional skills, entry level qualifications, and GCSEs.
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About Us
Crowdys Hill School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 306 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A comprehensive special school for students with complicated needs is Crowdys Hill School. 230 students are enrolled with us right now. Our motto, Learning for Life, sums up our mission: We strive to prepare our students for a successful adult life so they can actively engage as respected members of their community. Our goal is to build a school that is joyful, vibrant, creative, and inclusive, with well-trained staff members whose inventive and collaborative work ensures that our children and young people receive the greatest possible education.
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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 | - | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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% | 49.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.24% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | - | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 88 | 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 | - | 50.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.63% | 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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 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 | - | 55.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.18% | 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 | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 88 | 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 | - | 54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.67% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.61% | 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 | - | 19.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.06% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 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% | 84.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 78.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 41.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 15.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 12.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.6% | 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 | -2.18 | 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 | - | 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% | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.35% | 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% | 16.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.62 | 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% | 93.2% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 47.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 17.53% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.93% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 96% | 16.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.8% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 21.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.94% | 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 | - | 15.53% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.24 | 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 | 97% | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 90.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 43.22% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 22.44% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 76% | 20.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.56% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 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 | -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 | 0.2 | 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 | 0% | 24.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.06% | 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% | 18.94% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.25% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 2.36 | 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% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 82% | 10.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.38% | 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 | -1.73 | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 0% | 22.42% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.5% | 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% | 14.42% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.17% | 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% | 95.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.13% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 58.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crowdys Hill School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1