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New Directions - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
New Directions
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New Directions
- Secondary
- Newham E16 2LS
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make at least good progress in their basic skills, achieving well overall.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour in all lessons and around the site due to effective behaviour management.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching is consistently good with enthusiastic staff.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use initial reading ages to plan work but need to update staff regularly.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching promotes personal development well but needs better daily records of progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through exit surveys and feedback sessions.
Communication: Unit鈥檚 own exit surveys and phone discussions indicate good communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority are very satisfied with the progress in managing behaviour.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage conflicts well through strong partnerships and thorough evaluations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has made positive changes to curriculum and environment since last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and secure, well shielded from external pressures.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High level of adult support ensures student security and engagement.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many stimulating activities both in and out of lessons.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Practical activities encourage engagement and perseverance.
Career Counselling Services: Strong partnerships with schools and agencies ensure students are on best pathways.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support staff contribute much to student progress and engagement in practical activities.
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New Directions is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 18 students from age 14-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 14-16 | 11-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 3.6 | - | 3.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 34% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Directions
Local authority ratio 17 : 1