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John Flamsteed Community School
- Secondary
- Denby DE5 8NP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress is consistently above the national average in key subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, confident and behave well in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Middle leaders conduct professional development work.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers apply a clear framework for structuring lessons consistently.
Strengths and Challenges: Some inconsistencies remain in teaching practice.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors involve parents through various programs.
Communication: Leaders ensure effective communication with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel their children are safe and well cared for.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve any issues quickly to minimize disruption.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced new assessment and feedback policies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well cared for; effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The curriculum supports pupils to understand how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers a broad range of subjects at key stage 4.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils select from a wide range of subjects to maintain interest.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Proportion of pupils following the English Baccalaureate exceeds national average.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective action taken to support pupils with SEND; attendance improving.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered at key stages 3 and 4.
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About Us
John Flamsteed Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 836 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 6.50% |
| 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 51.2 | 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 | 55% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 43.48% | 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 | 56% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.67 | 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 | 95% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.07% | 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 | 0.35 | 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 | 54.5 | 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 | 57% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 44.28% | 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 | 38% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.76 | 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% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | -0.14 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 42% 6 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 4 | 44.55% | 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 | 47% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 10 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 9 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.77 | 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 | 98% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.63% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 47.7 | 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 | 48% 15 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 18 | 42.79% | 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 | 32% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 1 | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 8 | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.66 | 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 | 96% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.21% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 33% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 44.71% | 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% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 14.71% | 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 | 97% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.79% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Flamsteed Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1