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Langham Oaks
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Significant improvement despite disruptions
Behaviour and Attitudes: Clear routines with high expectations
Academic Progress: Pupils do not recall learning effectively due to inconsistent curriculum planning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is not managed consistently; swearing often goes unchallenged.
Qualifications and Training: Effective methods chosen based on pupil needs
Current Educational Practices: Staff stay updated on effective engagement
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality checks and adaptive curriculum
Qualifications and Training: Staff training is currently under way to improve curriculum planning and teaching practices.
Current Educational Practices: Not all staff understand how to adapt curriculum planning appropriately.
Strengths and Challenges: Mathematics and food technology improvements lead the way.
Opportunities for Involvement: Most parents praise the school's work but seek improved behavior.
Communication: Parents appreciate the communication but want better behavior management.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum improvements post-inspection
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should ensure all staff understand behavior management procedures.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New headteacher and team are leading improvements with support from the trust.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Consistency encouraged among staff
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with vigilant staff and good external links.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents reduced, safety well-maintained
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Supportive environment and firm friendships
Managing Bullying and Safety: School is safe but needs more pastoral staff for managing misbehavior.
Extracurricular Offerings: Duke of Edinburgh's Award and competitive sports are offered.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse options including Duke of Edinburgh
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Life skills alongside academics
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities are available but need a clear strategy for other therapies.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education with interviews for all pupils; few have work placements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Targeted support aligns with complex needs
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have EHC plans; planning and staff adaptation needed for effective support.
Subjects Offered: Regular English, mathematics, and careers lessons provide necessary knowledge.
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About Us
Langham Oaks is a Secondary, Boys school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 73 students from age 10-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 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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| 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 | 10-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.6 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.79% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.71% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 86 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 88 2 | 95 | 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% | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10% | 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 | -13.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -18.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -15 | 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 | 87 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 90 | 93 | 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% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.05% | 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 | -12.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -24.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | -1.38 | 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 | 6.1 | 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 | 0% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.46% | 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% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.88 | 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 | 50% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.73% | 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 | -1.55 | 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 | 10.8 | 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% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.94% | 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% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.72 | 3.12 | 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 | 86% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 14% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 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 | 8.2 | 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% | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.05% | 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% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.6 | 3 | 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 | 79% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.01% | 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 | -1.81 | 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 | 9.7 | 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 | 0% | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.68% | 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% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.64 | 3.1 | 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 | - | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 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 | -1.65 | 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 | 13 | 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% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.46% | 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% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.71% | 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 | - | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Langham Oaks
Local authority ratio 20 : 1