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Halesbury School
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour underpinned by caring and respectful relationships.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff act quickly when pupils need additional help and support.
Academic Progress: Curriculum changes are in early stages, limiting effective preparation for future learning.
Teacher Engagement: Training provided in safeguarding, but curriculum training needs improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Variable understanding of high-quality curriculum affecting student progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong relationships with pupils, but inconsistent curriculum understanding.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Close work with families to understand pupils' needs.
Communication with Parents: Strong communication with parents, particularly in early years.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' advice used to meet children's needs effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders adapt provision to cater to complex needs.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Steps taken to improve curriculum and early reading skills.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding training prioritised; staff act quickly when risks arise.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on safe, healthy, and active community membership.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Trips and activities like Duke of Edinburgh's Award enrich student experience.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Enriching opportunities for personal development alongside academics.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice helps students gain aspirations for post-school life.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum not always aligned with students' ambitions.
Support for SEND: Detailed understanding and tailored support for pupils with SEND.
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Halesbury School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 170 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In our Halesowen all-age special school, "individuals are recognised as individuals and all are motivated and inspired to accomplish their objectives and full potential," as stated by our mission statement. We presently have students enrolled who have a variety of needs, such as moderate learning challenges, disorders of the autism spectrum, communication impairments of the speech and language, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In order to address each child's specific requirements and to foster independence, communication, and social skills, our highly qualified and motivated staff collaborates with parents/carers and kids. We also collaborate closely with key players to inspire our students to be cherished members of their communities and lifelong learners.
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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 |
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A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-19 | 4-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.6 | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | 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 | 99 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.13% | 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 | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.3 | 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 | - | 94 | 96 |
| 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% | 55.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.77% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | - | 93 | 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% | 54.42% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | - | 92 | 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% | 52.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.55% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | -1.57 | 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 | 0.2 | 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% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.28% | 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% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 2.5 | 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 | 100% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 22% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.72% | 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 | -1.8 | 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% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.36% | 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% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 2.83 | 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% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 38% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.4% | 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 | -1.31 | 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 | 2.8 | 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% | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.71% | 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 | 0% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.1 | 2.68 | 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% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 13% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.87% | 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 | -1.03 | 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 | 4 | 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% | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.54% | 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% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 2.72 | 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 | - | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 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 | -1.47 | 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 | 3.4 | 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% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.96% | 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% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.78% | 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 | - | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Halesbury School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
