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Eggbuckland Community College
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- Plymouth PL6 5YB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and understand the school's behaviour expectations.
Academic Progress: The standard of work accepted from pupils is below their potential.
Qualifications and Training: The school provides staff with professional development opportunities suited to their roles.
Current Educational Practices: Support and training provided to develop a broad curriculum within the school's context.
Strengths and Challenges: The methods chosen to deliver the curriculum are not always well matched to the curriculum aims.
Opportunities for Involvement: The trust is keen to hear the views of parents and carers through its hub boards.
Communication: Pupils receive timely advice and guidance about employment and further education.
Parent Satisfaction: Trust has an overgenerous view of the effectiveness of the school until recently.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leadership has accurately highlighted priority areas for improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust should ensure that expectations of what students can achieve rise rapidly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is infrequent, and pupils have adults they can turn to if they have concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to look after their physical and mental health.
Extracurricular Offerings: Enjoy taking part in competitive sports, theatre trips, and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Recent widening of opportunities through new clubs and activities week.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive advice on employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive additional support to apply for university courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurately identifies pupils with SEND and supports them well.
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Eggbuckland Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1040 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
83.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 48% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 4.20% |
| 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 29% | 30.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 44.59% | 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 | 11% | 20.59% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 13.63% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 2.85 | 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 | 98% | 81.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 112 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 71.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 29.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 39.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.21% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 18% | 6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4% | 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 | -0.2 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 30% | 35.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 51.54% | 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 | 8% | 22.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 12.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 16.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 3.26 | 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% | 90.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 42.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.23% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 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 | -0.47 | 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 | 38.6 | 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 | 27% 5 | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 5 | 39.39% | 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 | 17% | 27.87% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 6 | 12.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 8 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.69 | 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 | 96% | 96.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 88.95% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 5.84% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.53% | 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 22% | 25.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 1 | 39.83% | 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 | 27% | 29.52% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 10.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 16.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 2.65 | 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% | 81.58% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 65.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 24.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 47.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.26% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.32% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 41.9 | 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 | 22% | 28.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 43.27% | 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 | 28% | 31.14% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 18.82% | 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 | 94% | 75.95% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 22.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 49.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 7.95% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.53% | 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 | 22.83 | 25.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.49 | 23.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 8.59% | 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 | 46 | 116 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 51.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 12.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 26.65% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.41% | 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 | 30.97 | 31.12 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.28 | 27.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 10.96% | 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 | 87 | 153 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 54.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.13% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 20.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.19% | 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 | 23.18 | 24.95 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.43 2 | 23.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.7% | 8.48% | 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 | 101 | 164 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 45.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 13.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 11.47% | 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 | 23.78 1 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.33 3 | 24.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.7% | 8.48% | 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 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 22.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 19.27% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 5.8% | 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 | 24.47 | 24.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.96 | 26.05 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 7.48% | 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 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 25.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 21% | 12.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.4% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Eggbuckland Community College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1