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Dawn House School
- All-through
- Mansfield NG21 0DQ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress; regardless of starting points or disadvantage.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Incidents of inappropriate behaviour are rare; pupils behave well.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: A well-being team quickly identifies pupils needing support and creates intervention plans.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have a clear sense of pride and consistently promote good progress.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils continue to achieve well; focus on best possible progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are motivated, committed, and proud of their contributions to the school鈥檚 success.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Positive parent feedback; parents are confident in school鈥檚 ability to help children succeed.
Communication with Parents: Parents feel their children will flourish and are safe; very positive about the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are unanimously positive and believe the school is outstanding.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders maintain a culture of aspiration and handle concerns effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have detailed plans and continue to promote excellence and aspirational outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding takes high priority; pupils are happy, safe, and well cared for.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils鈥� views are valued and considered in interventions.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Both internal and external monitoring ensure pupil safety is effective.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Offers enrichment and therapeutic activities in addition to curriculum.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Rich curriculum enables pupils to thrive academically and personally.
Career Counselling Services: Well-informed about future careers and life choices; personalized targets for success.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils well-prepared for next steps in education, employment, and/or independent living.
Support for SEND: Staff are effective in improving pupils鈥� speech and language skills with tailored support.
Subjects Offered: Focuses on English, communication, and number, with a range of enrichment activities.
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About Us
Dawn House School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 94 students from age 5-19 yr.
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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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 | -1.57 | 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 | 3.5 | 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% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.87% | 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% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.88 | 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% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.92% | 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 | -3.29 | 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 | 5.1 | 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% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 48.84% | 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% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.24 | 3.01 | 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 | 88% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 63% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 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 | -2.79 | 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% | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.35% | 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% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 3.09 | 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% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 78% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.91% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.29% | 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 | - | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 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% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.02% | 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 | -3.01 | 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 | 6.4 | 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% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.96% | 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% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.8% | 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% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.77% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
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