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The Deanes - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Academic Progress: Pupils are supported to achieve increasingly well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Clear behaviour rules are typically followed, with minimal learning disruptions.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers develop their subject expertise and share ideas.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan engaging lessons that capture interest and help learn new content.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, some teachers do not spot where understanding is not secure.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are engaged with school life and learning information.
Communication: School informs parents effectively about learning.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents view the school positively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are confident in how concerns are dealt with.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust worked with school to redesign curriculum for success in studies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are present to address any bullying issues promptly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Behaviour policy is clearly understood and applied by all.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including yoga available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Challenger lessons ensure all pupils access wide experiences.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers guidance provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Full programme of careers education in place.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs of SEND pupils are carefully identified and supported.
Subjects Offered: More pupils now study languages and English Baccalaureate subjects.
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The Deanes is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.

It has 526 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.

At this school, 28% 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
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-18 11-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 13.8 - 20.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 28% 98% 47%
Grade 5 or above A Level - 35.00% 0.00%
Day Fees - - -
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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 -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 37.6 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 28% 31.82% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 46.46% 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 2% 25.81% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 11.16% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 2% 16.08% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.13 2.88 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 92.37% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 88 162 144
Pupils staying in education 80% 86.24% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 78% 33.18% 32.73%
School sixth forms 1% 30.26% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 8.17% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 14.66% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.51% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.73% 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 -0.74 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 36.5 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 24% 35.53% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 49.94% 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 15% 25.85% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 13.56% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 18.15% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 2.97 3.12 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 92.26% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 99 162 141
Pupils staying in education 90% 88.34% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 81% 35.51% 34.03%
School sixth forms 9% 32.39% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 7.53% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 12.92% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.61% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.25% 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 -0.79 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 35 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 16% 6 30.57% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 9 47.05% 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 12% 26.86% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 1% 2 11.81% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 4% 4 17.83% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 2.69 3 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 - 93.06% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 159 135
Pupils staying in education - 86.7% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider - 35.59% 33.25%
School sixth forms - 31.88% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges - 7.13% 8.45%
Other education destinations - 12.15% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.36% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.01% 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 -0.94 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 32.7 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 22% 32.08% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 48.68% 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 15% 24.74% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 11.8% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 16.86% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 2.7 3.1 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 - 87.55% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 165 140
Pupils staying in education - 74.08% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 33.04% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 32.82% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 6.18% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 3.37% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.55% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.03% 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 - 34.8% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 51.46% 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 - 27.57% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 16.98% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 18.71% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 - 88.7% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 179 145
Pupils staying in education - 73.34% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 36.42% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 35.1% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 7.39% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 3.65% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 5.62% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 3% 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 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Deanes
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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