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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well and many attain a range of GCSE qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour and use restorative approaches effectively.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Where pupils need additional help and support, they receive it quickly.
Teacher Engagement: Staff develop detailed understanding of pupils鈥� individual needs, talents, interests and strengths.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff create engaging learning opportunities, contributing to pupils鈥� enthusiasm about learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are experts in understanding challenges faced by pupils with autism.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give opinions using Ofsted Parent View and find out what other parents think.
Communication with Parents: School communicates through checking systems and ensures smooth days for pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered during inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle concerns with swift and appropriate actions as required.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Governors ensure leaders are held to account effectively, scrutinising the school鈥檚 work.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Very strong culture of safeguarding with rigorous recruitment processes.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained well in safeguarding, helping them spot behaviours indicating concern.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: An abundance of clubs and trips, including drama and music events.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Wide range of therapies and interventions carefully monitored by leaders.
Career Counselling Services: Well-thought-out careers programme provides suitable advice for future options.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students experience work-related topics such as managing money and travel training.
Support for SEND: Staff develop a detailed understanding of pupils鈥� individual needs, providing personalised curriculum.
Subjects Offered: Pupils enjoy learning about a range of topics and subjects from primary through to sixth form.
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Laleham Gap School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 224 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Laleham Gap School is a thriving, demanding, and joyful environment that succeeds because all students, teachers, governors, parents, and carers contribute significantly to increasing standards, setting high goals, and striving to do their best for our kids.
Child health and welfare are our top priorities.
To protect everyone's safety and wellness, we actively encourage a strong safeguarding culture in our school.
The goal of Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) is to be the best school possible so that every student has the resources necessary to realise their full potential.
We put a lot of effort into addressing each child's unique needs and interests to make sure they advance socially and academically as well as in other areas.
The curriculum at Laleham Gap School is designed to measure, honour, and promote strategies to realise and maximise the potential of our students.
Success will be determined by how successfully our kids grow up to be successful adults.
We encourage our kids to become valuable members of society.
We must help them communicate, interact with others, and succeed not only in Laleham Gap but in all of the places and environments they come across.
As you can see from the images on this page, we have a great tradition of delivering a high-quality education that results in academic success for students with Autism and specific language issues who are between the ages of 4 and 16.
By offering a comprehensive, balanced, and pertinent curriculum to every child, with a focus on their academic abilities, we encourage high-quality success and attainment.
We want every kid in our care to feel safe and prepared.
We want all of the pupils leaving Laleham Gap to be completely prepared for life, not simply for work, apprenticeships, or higher study.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution and keep you all regularly informed about developments at Laleham Gap School.
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Child health and welfare are our top priorities.
To protect everyone's safety and wellness, we actively encourage a strong safeguarding culture in our school.
The goal of Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) is to be the best school possible so that every student has the resources necessary to realise their full potential.
We put a lot of effort into addressing each child's unique needs and interests to make sure they advance socially and academically as well as in other areas.
The curriculum at Laleham Gap School is designed to measure, honour, and promote strategies to realise and maximise the potential of our students.
Success will be determined by how successfully our kids grow up to be successful adults.
We encourage our kids to become valuable members of society.
We must help them communicate, interact with others, and succeed not only in Laleham Gap but in all of the places and environments they come across.
As you can see from the images on this page, we have a great tradition of delivering a high-quality education that results in academic success for students with Autism and specific language issues who are between the ages of 4 and 16.
By offering a comprehensive, balanced, and pertinent curriculum to every child, with a focus on their academic abilities, we encourage high-quality success and attainment.
We want every kid in our care to feel safe and prepared.
We want all of the pupils leaving Laleham Gap to be completely prepared for life, not simply for work, apprenticeships, or higher study.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution and keep you all regularly informed about developments at Laleham Gap School.
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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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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-18 | 3-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.7 | 7.3 | 3.4 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | - | - |
| 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 | 97 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 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% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.01% | 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 | -12 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13 | 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 | 97 8 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 98 | 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 | 13% 17 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.56% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | Well 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 | 105 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 1 | 98 | 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 | 30% 22 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.3% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 95 | 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 | 8% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | -1.68 | 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 | 17.7 | 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 | 17% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 39.45% | 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% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.44 | 2.56 | 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 | 83% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 41% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 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 | -2.11 | 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 | 18.6 | 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 | 7% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 41.56% | 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% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.51 | 2.78 | 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% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 27% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 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 | -1.94 | 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 | 16.3 | 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 | 7% 3 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% 2 | 42.83% | 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% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.41 | 2.86 | 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 | 83% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 17% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.64% | 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 | -1.49 | 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 | 16.3 | 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 | 4% 9 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 12% 9 | 41.45% | 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% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.97 | 2.81 | 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 | 93% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 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 | -0.82 | 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 | 21.4 | 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 | 13% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 40.73% | 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% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.05% | 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 | 88% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 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 | 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 Laleham Gap School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1