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LeAF Studio
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- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH11 9JW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their starting points in Year 9.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and treat each other with respect and warmth. Bullying is rare.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are highly motivated and work hard with rare low-level disruption
Academic Progress: Pupils follow an ambitious specialist curriculum and are well-prepared for next steps despite lower academic outcomes
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have a deep knowledge of their subjects and are highly skilled.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers work together to reflect on and improve the quality of teaching.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have expertise in subjects; many are industry professionals
Current Educational Practices: Staff value and make good use of professional development opportunities
Strengths and Challenges: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching is not good enough; improvement needed in academic challenges.
Opportunities for Involvement: School offers extensive opportunities for specialist coaching and training.
Communication: Parents feel that teachers listen to them and address concerns quickly.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and pupils are committed to the school鈥檚 success.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents positive about child's transformation at school
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can share views through Ofsted Parent View
Communication: School uses Ofsted Parent View for parent feedback
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders report regularly to a panel and handle issues effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust and school leaders focus on key issues to make further improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond swiftly to incidents of derogatory language ensuring follow-up education
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders monitor attendance patterns effectively but need oversight on SEND targets
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed quickly. Pupils feel safe and supported.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes positive relationships and pastoral care.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, confident in adults to help with concerns
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive culture established; ensures pupils welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: Strong program of additional opportunities and high-quality work experience.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Balanced curriculum with time for academic study and specialist training.
Outdoor Facilities: Addition of an outdoor education facility.
Extracurricular Offerings: Exceptional range of opportunities in sports and performing arts
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils achieve additional qualifications while performing at high levels
Outdoor Facilities: Students attend off-site providers like Rockley Park for water sports
Career Counselling Services: High-quality independent careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form provides high-quality teaching and practical experience.
Career Counselling Services: Regular, independent career advice woven into school life
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong links with industry benefit sixth form students
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective leadership of SEND; robust systems in place for tracking progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils thrive in specialist subjects but need precise core curriculum targets
Subjects Offered: Broad range of vocational courses in performing arts and sport; small A-level offerings.
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LeAF Studio is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 444 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | -0.44 | 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 | 38.9 | 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 | 27% | 33.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 46.16% | 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 | 4% | 23.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 13.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 17.46% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 2.87 | 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 | 96% | 90.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 79 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.89% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 33.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 33.64% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 15.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.29% | 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 44.1 | 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 | 31% | 34.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 46.59% | 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 | 4% | 23.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.95 | 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 | 91% | 83.9% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 77 | 112 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 78.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 35.03% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.48% | 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 | -0.42 | 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 | 41.5 | 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 | 21% 6 | 34.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 11 | 47.88% | 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 | 13% | 28.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 5 | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 19.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 3.15 | 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% | 84.33% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 66 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 33.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 34.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 9.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.41% | 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 42 | 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 | 27% 2 | 35.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 2 | 47.53% | 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 | 29% | 28.63% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 15.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 2 | 20.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 3.13 | 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% | 78.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 31.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 33.52% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.89% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 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 | 29% | 34.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 48.06% | 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 | 52% | 26.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 17.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 18.45% | 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 | 95% | 75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 56.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 29.65% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 37.15% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 16% | 4.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.23% | 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 | 34.12 | 34.51 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.02% | 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 | 84 | 109 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 54.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.93% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 24.43% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 7.71% | 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 | 20 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 35.71 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.24% | 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 | 117 | 113 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 59.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.64% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 20.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 7.57% | 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 | 18.50 3 | 27.79 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.74% | 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 | 63 | 111 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 49.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.81% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 27.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 9.25% | 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 | 15.38 10 | 30.42 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.72% | 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 25.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.63% | 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 | 25.68 | 29.22 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.31 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.68% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 31.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 33.64% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.14% | 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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at LeAF Studio
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
