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Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
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Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
- Secondary
- Northampton NN3 8XS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils arrive with great enthusiasm and have good behavior due to effective communication support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations lead to calm and positive atmosphere
Academic Progress: School offers broad curriculum but needs better sequencing
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well trained in communication techniques and engage pupils effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Therapeutic support and multidisciplinary collaboration are strengths
Current Educational Practices: Regular checks are made on teaching quality, though impact evaluation needs improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Creative teaching promotes engagement; need better evaluative statements for pupil progress.
Qualifications and Training: Staff need additional training in subject knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers show commitment but need consistent curriculum delivery
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through direct communication with staff and family liaison officer.
Communication: Parents are well-informed about their children鈥檚 progress and school activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents expressed satisfaction with care and progress provided by the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Frequent opportunities like pottery coffee mornings
Communication: Positive communication with parents, noted in parent satisfaction
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take action promptly on safeguarding concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership prioritizes well-being and reduces workload
Actions for Quality Improvement: Dedicated to reducing staff workload and improving education
Actions for Quality Improvement: Asked to improve development plans and target-setting for key skills, particularly in English.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with clear responsibilities and prompt action.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Roles and responsibilities for safeguarding are well-outlined and promoted.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safe and caring environment emphasized
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to keep safe with staff teaching
Extracurricular Offerings: Students participate in diverse activities like running a caf茅, baking, and litter picking.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supported well by staff, promoting independence and enthusiasm.
Extracurricular Offerings: Activities like Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 camp and G Fest
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong extracurricular focus, enhancing personal development
Preparation for Sixth Form: More students are expected to move to further education with improved self-confidence.
Career Counselling Services: Career education is a strength, good transition post-school
Preparation for Sixth Form: Courses and activities prepare students for adulthood
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils have equal access to therapy and support services.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly personalized learning due to EHC plans
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About Us
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 100 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
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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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.9 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 4.50% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44% | 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 | - | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.74 | 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% | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.65% | 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 | - | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.76% | 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 | - | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.04 | 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 | 100% | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.21% | 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 | - | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.86% | 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 | - | 20.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.65 | 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% | 94.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.39% | 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 | - | 27.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.3% | 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 | - | 22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | - | 90.52% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.04% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.04% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.65% | 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 | - | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.33% | 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 | - | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.75% | 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 | - | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.05% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Local authority ratio 19 : 1