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d'Overbroeck's
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- Oxford OX2 7PL
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Academic Progress: Pupils are highly motivated and achieve high standards with robust support from teaching staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display strong moral awareness and acceptance of diverse backgrounds, contributing to a respectful community.
Current Educational Practices: Committed leadership fosters a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is focused and well-resourced, with individual support highlighted as key to student success.
Communication: School provides detailed information including child progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Responses reflected high appreciation of school efforts in communication and support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and inclusivity effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership encourages academic curiosity and supports comprehensive personal development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel supported and safe, with emphasis on mental wellness.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong policies ensure safety and well-being, with active pupil-staff collaboration.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive activities contribute to holistic student development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are encouraged to make balanced choices in activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Suitable outdoor space provided for physical education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils successfully transition to further education, supported by strong academic guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialist help and flexible curriculum support SEND pupils effectively.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve high standards in GCSE and A-Level with strong curricular support.
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d'Overbroeck's is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 699 students.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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d鈥橭verbroeck鈥檚 is a leading co-educational independent school in Oxford, UK, offering an exceptional academic and extra-curricular programme. We teach students aged 11-18 the GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level curriculum across three school sites: Years 7-11, the Sixth Form, and The International School. We have day students only at the Years 7鈥�11 site, a mixture of boarding and day students in the Sixth Form, and mainly boarding at our International School. A recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report rated us Excellent across the board for academic achievement and personal development.鈥���
We have small classes so that every student gets the attention they need from our highly qualified teachers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Teaching is interactive to generate enthusiasm for the subject, sound academic skills, and effective working habits 鈥� while at the same time providing a thorough preparation for public examinations. We offer a caring, creative, nurturing and relatively informal environment where, no matter what a student鈥檚 interests are, they will find plenty of opportunities to explore.
Our school is high-achieving and academically rigorous, and students will receive expert guidance on how to make the most of their experience with us considering their long-term goals. We expect high standards of commitment and effort from our students and have a track record of strong GCSE and A-Level results. Once enrolled at the school, our staff work closely with each student to make sure they are getting the advice and support they need. Pastoral care and support for each student is an essential feature at d鈥橭verbroeck鈥檚, where wellbeing and happiness are prioritised alongside responsibility and achievement.鈥��
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We have small classes so that every student gets the attention they need from our highly qualified teachers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Teaching is interactive to generate enthusiasm for the subject, sound academic skills, and effective working habits 鈥� while at the same time providing a thorough preparation for public examinations. We offer a caring, creative, nurturing and relatively informal environment where, no matter what a student鈥檚 interests are, they will find plenty of opportunities to explore.
Our school is high-achieving and academically rigorous, and students will receive expert guidance on how to make the most of their experience with us considering their long-term goals. We expect high standards of commitment and effort from our students and have a track record of strong GCSE and A-Level results. Once enrolled at the school, our staff work closely with each student to make sure they are getting the advice and support they need. Pastoral care and support for each student is an essential feature at d鈥橭verbroeck鈥檚, where wellbeing and happiness are prioritised alongside responsibility and achievement.鈥��
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 15-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 7% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 34.40% | 15.40% | - |
| Day Fees | - | 拢6,353 | 拢6,403 to 拢9,774 |
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 | 33.6 | 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 | 35% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 36% | 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 | 3% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.30 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.11% | 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 | 34.8 | 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% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 39.72% | 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 | 4% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.53 | 2.9 | 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 | - | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 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 | 67.5 | 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 | 87% 2 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 2 | 36.04% | 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% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.64 | 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 | - | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.97% | 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 | 67.2 | 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 | 89% 7 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 4 | 35% | 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 | 16% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 47 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 48 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.89 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 | 62 | 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 | 82% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 35.98% | 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 | 75% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 64% | 12.06% | 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 | - | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.87 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.52 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.40% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.74 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.54 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.1% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.16 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.54 1 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.6% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.78 1 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.15 1 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.1% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.04 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.61 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.8% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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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 |
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