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The Lacon Childe School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Lacon Childe School
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The Lacon Childe School
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- Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8PE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Disadvantaged pupils are not always given the help they need to succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: A minority of pupils frequently disrupt lessons; new leaders have made changes that have begun to improve behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers do not always check that all pupils have understood what they have learned.
Strengths and Challenges: Not all teachers successfully manage behaviour in lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils take part in clubs and activities.
Communication: School communicates well about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils feel safe and they value the care they receive from their teachers.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Newly appointed leaders have re-emphasised the importance of good behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have identified improving pupils鈥� understanding and attendance as priorities.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; when it happens, teachers deal with it well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: New pastoral support systems have helped pupils struggling with managing their behaviour.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and societies, including chess and mock trial.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers encourage pupils to get involved in a range of activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Participating and competing in a wide range of sports.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is well structured in all years.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Disadvantaged pupils receive enhanced support for their future plans.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching assistants provide good one-to-one support; however, not all teachers follow these plans consistently.
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About Us
The Lacon Childe School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 548 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 4.20% |
| 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 35% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 35.89% | 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 | 11% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.80 | 2.28 | 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% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 6.95% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 54.6 | 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 | 64% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 41.16% | 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 | 26% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 2.52 | 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% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 51.1 | 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 | 47% 7 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 15 | 39.82% | 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 | 24% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 5 | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 6 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.53 | 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 | 95% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.6% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 40% 8 | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 39.22% | 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 | 33% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 12 | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 8 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.54 | 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% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.36% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 48.3 | 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% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 38.58% | 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% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 16.52% | 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 | 96% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Lacon Childe School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1