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Great Arley School
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress overall from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy and thrive with enthusiasm for learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: School leaders act quickly to plan interventions for pupils who fall behind.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and make a strong start to education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud, kind, and thrive on positive relationships.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: School addresses SEND effectively but needs to improve on timely phonics support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have time to research good practice and share their findings.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching assistants make a valuable contribution to promote pupils鈥� learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff supported with workload, carry out roles with integrity.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Subject knowledge used effectively, leading to strong student outcomes.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Recent assessment changes improved workload and well-being.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: In some cases, tasks do not match pupils鈥� abilities closely enough.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Communication with Parents: Parents are informed about pupils鈥� achievements in weekly assemblies.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy that they chose Great Arley.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Strong links with parents; school councils involve them actively.
Communication with Parents: School communicates effectively about barriers and achievements.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents involved in addressing pupils' needs, generally satisfied.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold leaders firmly to account.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders focus action plans to measure the impact effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership effectively supports conflict resolution and parental collaboration.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Implemented ambitious curriculum and improved transition support.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils show enthusiasm for learning and love school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High staff-to-pupil ratio ensures pupils are well cared for.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective online safety education through digital leaders.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive health and relationship education provided.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils take part in horticulture, choir, swimming, and sport.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Personal development skills are incorporated into the wider curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities including band and sports enhance student talents.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Vocational curriculum develops practical skills well.
Outdoor Facilities: Residential trips offer adventurous learning experiences.
Career Counselling Services: A full program of careers information, advice, and guidance is provided.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well prepared for the next phase of education.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers program with strong college links.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Smooth transitions are ensured at each stage of education.
Support for SEND: Sensory resources are used to support each pupil鈥檚 specific needs.
Support for SEND: Specialist support and EHC plans for effective learning alongside peers.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects with vocational focus available.
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About Us
Great Arley School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 102 students from age 4-16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.3 | 8.5 |
| 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 | - | 97 | 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 | - | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.4% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 95 | 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% | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 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 | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| 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% | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.08% | 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 | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.1 | 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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.74% | 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 | - | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 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 | 71% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 14% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.83% | 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 | - | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.51% | 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 | - | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.67 | 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 | 93% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 14% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.21% | 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 | - | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.27% | 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 | - | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 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 | 100% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 33% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.84% | 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 | - | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.78% | 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 | - | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.51 | 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 | 100% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 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 | - | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.17% | 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 | - | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.37% | 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 | 100% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Arley School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1