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Dee Banks School
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- Great Boughton CH3 5UX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| 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: All groups of pupils make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and enjoy positive relationships with staff.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff know their pupils well and anticipate their needs to remove barriers to learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers' performance is reviewed more rigorously now.
Teacher Engagement: Recently improved systems are in place to manage teachers' performance.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers do not set work at the right level to challenge pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents have many opportunities to meet new staff and visit classrooms.
Communication with Parents: Excellent links with parents and carers; communication is frequent and clear.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak warmly about the devotion and care for their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure pupils鈥� development is at the heart of all actions.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders collaborate well and are focused on positive change.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is not an issue, and safeguarding measures are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils have good relationships with staff, and their attitudes to learning are good.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The care and protection of pupils are high priorities.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of exciting outdoor and indoor activities and trips.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities promote pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Outdoor Facilities: School offers residential trips and sporting opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: School provides good careers guidance and advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Post-16 provision ensures students are well prepared for their next steps.
Support for SEND: Therapists and staff contribute significantly to achievement and personal development.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes diverse subjects like German and computing, tailored to ages and interests.
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About Us
Dee Banks School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 128 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 5-18 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.7 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.11% | 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 | -10.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.7 | Well 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 | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | 0% | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.28% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | 0% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.98% | 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 | - | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.64% | 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 | - | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.61 | 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% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.69% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.22% | 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 | - | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.94 | 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% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.38% | 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 | - | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.34% | 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 | - | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 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 | - | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.65% | 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 | - | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.21% | 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 | - | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.77 | 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 | - | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.78% | 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 | - | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.35% | 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 | - | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.12% | 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 | - | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dee Banks School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1