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Ellis Guilford School
- 2.5 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Nottingham NG6 0HT
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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 study a broad curriculum. They want to do well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave well in lessons and around school.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders ensure that teachers make effective use of assessment to check learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils who need it get high-quality support to improve their behaviour.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs and activities the school provides.
Communication: All pupils know that they can talk to adults if they are worried.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly to address concerns about pupil鈥檚 welfare.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed a curriculum to achieve this.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils do not worry about bullying. If it happens, they report it, and staff deal with it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Help is provided at the school for pupils to manage their mental health and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Offerings: Any pupil in Year 7 can learn to play a musical instrument.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs and activities the school provides.
Career Counselling Services: They get careers advice, visit universities and learn about a range of jobs and workplaces.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are more confident in making choices about their next steps in education, training or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who need it get high-quality support to improve their behaviour.
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About Us
Ellis Guilford School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1277 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 17% 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 |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 14 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 5.90% |
| 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 | -0.59 | 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 | 17% | 26.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 40.16% | 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 | 18% | 20.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.65% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.71 | 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 | 88% | 85.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 251 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 78.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 34.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 21.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 9.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.38% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 40.6 | 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 | 32% | 29.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 42.29% | 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 | 12% | 19.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.55% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.19% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.72 | 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 | 83% | 86.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 262 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 83.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 36.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 21.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 9.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.83% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.43% | 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 | - | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.97% | 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 | - | 18.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.93% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.5 | 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 | - | 80.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.39% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.39% | 2.75% |
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.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ellis Guilford School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1