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Lady Manners School
- Secondary
- Bakewell DE45 1JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in many subjects but gaps in learning are not always addressed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect staff and peers, exclusions are rare.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers are subject specialists and training for non-specialists is high-quality.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers stay current through ongoing training and support.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel re-energized under new leadership and focus on high-quality education.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have various opportunities to get involved in school life.
Communication: School communicates effectively about pupils' progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents express satisfaction with the school's environment and teaching.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work enthusiastically to resolve conflicts and improve the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership focuses on correct priorities and enhances curriculum and attendance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective policies ensure pupil safety; bullying is not seen as a problem.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A culture of vigilance and strong safeguarding measures are in place.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and societies; something for everyone.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff support pupils in balancing academic and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Active environmental council working to improve the school environment.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education helping students to make informed choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are supported to make decisions about next steps in education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students regularly attend and enjoy clubs; however, learning gaps need addressing.
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About Us
Lady Manners School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1414 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We work hard to uphold the greatest standards in our work, respect one another, and nurture our unique abilities at Lady Manners School. We actively work to prepare for the future while maximising our strengths that are shaped by traditional values. We work hard to create the procedures, results, and infrastructure needed to achieve our objectives. The school's slogan, "Pour Y Parvenir," is a French proverb that we usually interpret as "Strive to Attain." We want students to succeed in both their academic and extracurricular endeavours. This desire is reflected in our slogan and statement of purposes.
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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 | -0.01 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 48% | 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 | 27% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 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 | 99% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 54.9 | 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 | 60% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 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 | 28% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 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 | 98% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3% | 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 56% 1 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 2 | 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 | 30% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 4 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 5 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 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 | 99% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 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% 11 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 5 | 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 | 27% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 6 | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 2 | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 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 | 99% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 237 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 50.7 | 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 | 46% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 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 | 33% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 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 | 99% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.79% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.51 | 29.75 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.31 | 29.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.10% | 11.9% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 131 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 57.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 24.05% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.68% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.96 | 33.03 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.16 | 31.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.4% | 15.29% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 134 | 156 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 58.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 18.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 7.91% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.21 2 | 29.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.92 3 | 29.45 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.4% | 10.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 169 | 226 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 57.69% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 13.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.17 4 | 29.21 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.94 3 | 29.52 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.8% | 13.1% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 29.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 16.07% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.33% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.95 | 28.52 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.64 | 30.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.7% | 13.19% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 33.14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 10.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.57% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.93% | 4.23% |
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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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lady Manners School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
