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Dean Trust Ardwick - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Dean Trust Ardwick
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- Manchester M13 0LF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most groups of pupils make sustained progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well and have positive attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Regular checks and targeted training improve teaching quality.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are regularly trained and challenged to improve practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is strong but could be more inspirational.
Opportunities for Involvement: School provides regular workshops and coffee mornings.
Communication: Parents are regularly engaged and informed.
Parent Satisfaction: School is a first choice for local parents and primary schools.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders proactively address matters before they become problematic.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on consolidating learning and targeted training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective and up-to-date.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Highly inclusive with strong support systems.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Focus on academic, social, and community achievements.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is well-organized but still developing.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Limited due to the school鈥檚 early stage of development.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly effective; equal progress from all starting points.
Subjects Offered: High proportion of pupils follow demanding English Baccalaureate courses.
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About Us
Dean Trust Ardwick is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1315 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 48% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 44.7 | 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 | 37% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42% | 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 | 50% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 3 | 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% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 293 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 50.9 | 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 | 45% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 41.43% | 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 | 50% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 2.96 | 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% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.07% | 2.13% |
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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 | - | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.66% | 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 | - | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.49 | 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 | - | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.92% | 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 | - | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.84% | 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 | - | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.49 | 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 | - | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.12% | 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 | - | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.39% | 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 | - | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dean Trust Ardwick
Local authority ratio 19 : 1