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de Stafford School
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- Caterham-on-the-Hill CR3 5YX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve well; however, attendance affects some pupils' outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, and staff manage behaviour effectively.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers usually have strong subject expertise and deliver engaging lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers adapt lessons for pupils with SEND and check pupils' understanding, albeit not always consistently.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are praised for engagement but need to improve consistency in supporting absent pupils鈥� reintegration.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities for involvement through good communication channels.
Communication: Parents are very positive about the school's communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the school's work and feel well-informed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift action on concerns such as attendance and behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on improving attendance and consistent support for absent pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is minimal and tackled well by vigilant staff supervision.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a safe and orderly environment, though attendance needs focus.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a broad curriculum including a wide range of enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy activities beyond academics which support personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, advice, and guidance help pupils make informed future choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective adaptation in lessons for SEND pupils; good inclusion in mainstream classes.
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de Stafford School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 824 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are dedicated to making sure de Stafford gives every student an exceptional learning experience so they are fully prepared for the challenges of the modern world. We want to see excellent exam results achieved within a structure that supports the development of young adults who are highly aspirational and confident, at ease with their place in society and the positive contribution they can make to it.
We will ensure that lessons are presented within a framework of creativity, innovation, and challenge thanks to our unwavering focus on learning and achievement.
We are an inclusive learning community dedicated to giving every one of our students the chance to succeed and realise their full academic, social, and personal potential in a setting that is quiet, joyful, and purposeful and built on a culture of high expectations and respect for one another.
Assist in teaching kids to accept responsibility for their actions, distinguish between right and wrong, and stand up for what they believe in.
By ensuring that the principles of democracy, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance are consistently reinforced and permeate the school community, you may provide kids the tools they need to comprehend their place in a society that is becoming more and more varied.
At the core of all we do is making sure that high quality instruction enables all children to learn extremely well.
Establish a tranquil, encouraging, and organised learning environment founded on a tradition of high standards and expectations.
Offer a wide range of extracurricular activities so that all kids can discover interests and abilities outside of the classroom.
All members of the school community will be encouraged to adopt a growth mindset in which it is recognised that skills can be acquired through hard work and perseverance, that obstacles can be welcomed, and that finding inspiration in the accomplishments of others is a necessary step on the path to fulfilment or fullness.
Challenges won't be dreaded, but rather regarded as stepping stones on the road to success; perseverance and hard work will be valued and rewarded; and we'll deliver a rich and interesting curriculum that fosters a desire for lifelong learning.
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We will ensure that lessons are presented within a framework of creativity, innovation, and challenge thanks to our unwavering focus on learning and achievement.
We are an inclusive learning community dedicated to giving every one of our students the chance to succeed and realise their full academic, social, and personal potential in a setting that is quiet, joyful, and purposeful and built on a culture of high expectations and respect for one another.
Assist in teaching kids to accept responsibility for their actions, distinguish between right and wrong, and stand up for what they believe in.
By ensuring that the principles of democracy, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance are consistently reinforced and permeate the school community, you may provide kids the tools they need to comprehend their place in a society that is becoming more and more varied.
At the core of all we do is making sure that high quality instruction enables all children to learn extremely well.
Establish a tranquil, encouraging, and organised learning environment founded on a tradition of high standards and expectations.
Offer a wide range of extracurricular activities so that all kids can discover interests and abilities outside of the classroom.
All members of the school community will be encouraged to adopt a growth mindset in which it is recognised that skills can be acquired through hard work and perseverance, that obstacles can be welcomed, and that finding inspiration in the accomplishments of others is a necessary step on the path to fulfilment or fullness.
Challenges won't be dreaded, but rather regarded as stepping stones on the road to success; perseverance and hard work will be valued and rewarded; and we'll deliver a rich and interesting curriculum that fosters a desire for lifelong learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 12.00% |
| 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 | -0.43 | 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 | 42.9 | 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 | 38% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.51% | 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% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.76 | 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% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.23% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 34% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 39.76% | 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 | 5% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.81 | 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 | 96% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.53% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 32% 1 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 38.69% | 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 | 9% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 2 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.72 | 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 | 92% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.54% | 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 | -0.31 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 33% | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 37.83% | 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 | 13% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.74 | 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 | 96% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at de Stafford School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
