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Newbridge Learning Community - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Newbridge Learning Community
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- Wigan WN2 3TL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Good progress from low starting points
Behaviour and Attitudes: Conduct is good; positive start to the day
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve nationally recognized qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School promotes and celebrates positive behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Provided training for staff in science and mathematics
Current Educational Practices: Effective training and observation practices
Strengths and Challenges: Staff manage pupils鈥� arrival effectively
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use various assessment strategies.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have not received relevant training in some subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong culture of reading; some subjects need better curriculum clarity.
Opportunities for Involvement: Appreciated all the work done by staff
Communication: Pupils and parents are highly complimentary about leadership
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are pleased with the progress their children make
Opportunities for Involvement: The school works closely with parents.
Communication: Regular attendance is a priority, evident improvement.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' feedback is considered through 'Ofsted Parent View'.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Manage transitions effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improving the quality of teaching and funding use
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders listen to concerns, provide additional time for tasks.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Efforts to make all subjects well-designed for intended knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is handled quickly by staff and senior pupils
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; pupils feel safe
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High expectations support positive achievements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs such as art and football available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities to engage with guest speakers
Extracurricular Offerings: Practical lessons include cookery, mechanics, art.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils manage emotions; earn points for activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Proud of football team trophy display.
Career Counselling Services: Visits to universities and alternative provision
Preparation for Sixth Form: Rising percentage going on to further education
Career Counselling Services: Mock interviews with local business feedback.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective personal development program.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good relationship with local authority and educational consultant
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum considers special needs; quick catch-up.
Subjects Offered: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) projects; practical investigation work in science
Subjects Offered: Broad and ambitious curriculum; nationally recognized qualifications.
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About Us
Newbridge Learning Community is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 88 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.8 | 9 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 7% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -1.20 | 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 | 20.2 | 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 | 7% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 42.54% | 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% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.86 | 2.64 | 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 | 56% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 44% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 13% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.05% | 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 | -0.62 | 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 | 23 | 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% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 43.93% | 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% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.04 | 2.73 | 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 | 68% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 11% | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
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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 | -2.55 | 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 | 8.5 | 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 | 0% | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.6% | 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% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.73 | 2.69 | 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 | 47% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 20% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 27% | 4.89% | 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 | -1.16 | 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 | 17.8 | 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% | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.23% | 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% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.44 | 2.7 | 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 | 56% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 38% | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 19% | 4.18% | 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 | -2.91 | 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 | 3.1 | 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% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.71% | 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 | 0% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.19% | 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 | 42% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.53% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newbridge Learning Community
Local authority ratio 20 : 1