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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| 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: Most pupils make good progress in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils love coming to school and enjoy their learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders quickly respond to concerns about pupils' progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff create an infectious enthusiasm for learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Good teaching ensures pupils make good progress in their academic work and personal development.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Relationships between staff and pupils are very good. Pupils trust the staff and respond positively to support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents receive good-quality information about their child's progress.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive regular and accurate information about their child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are pleased with the education their children receive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond quickly to any concerns raised.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders invest time in improving the school and check teaching and pupils鈥� progress carefully.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Governors and senior leaders conduct regular checks to ensure pupil safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils enjoy learning and exhibit positive attitudes.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High levels of supervision and staff training effectively ensure pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of clubs, including cycling and music, enrich the curriculum.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The curriculum is well adapted to promote pupils' interests and talents.
Career Counselling Services: Independent advice and guidance are offered through the local Connexions service.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and life.
Support for SEND: The school caters for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Subjects Offered: Pupils gained accreditations across 17 subjects, including mathematics, construction, physical education, and environmental studies.
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About Us
Ellesmere College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 435 students from age 4-19 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 |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 2-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.4 | - | 6.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| 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 | 108 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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% | 53.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.45% | 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 | -9.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.2 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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% | 58.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.5% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | 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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 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% | 56.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.05% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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 | - | 50.53% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.68% | 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 | - | 31.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.79% | 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 | - | 33.82% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.79% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.02 | 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 | 89% | 88.77% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 38 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 24.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 66% | 17.73% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.23% | 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 | -1.9 | 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 | 0.9 | 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 | 0% | 34.06% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.71% | 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 | 0% | 30.97% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 3.03 | 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 | 94% | 87.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 26.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 28.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 17.05% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.86% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.73% | 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 | - | 31.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.63% | 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 | - | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.33% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.98 | 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 | 97% | 85% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 80.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 21.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 8.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 32.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 18.06% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.75% | 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 | -1.66 | 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 | 0.8 | 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 | 0% | 28.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.44% | 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 | 0% | 22.6% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.44% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.82 | 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 | 92% | 76.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 39 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 16.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.85% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 35.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 77% | 13.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.54% | 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 | -1.69 | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 0% | 28.64% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.32% | 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 | 0% | 22.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.05% | 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 | 91% | 75.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 16.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 35.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 73% | 14.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.58% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ellesmere College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1