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The Newbridge School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The Newbridge School
- Secondary
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath LE67 3SJ
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are beginning to study an appropriate range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils behave poorly and disrupt others' learning.
Academic Progress: Some pupils miss learning due to poor behavior, not secure in understanding
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons calmer; some disruption remains
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide professional learning opportunities.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have secure subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure systems prompt SEND identification
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers have low expectations and do not challenge pupils sufficiently.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use strategies unevenly across classes
Communication: Leaders work well with parents to secure the help that pupils need.
Communication: Pupils more aware of reporting issues; systems need enhancement
Actions for Quality Improvement: New curriculum is broad and ambitious
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders have identified what needs to improve and acted swiftly and decisively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have 'no bystanders' campaign; concerns on language persist
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils worry about bullying and do not always report it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well-trained in safeguarding but records are not maintained to a high quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Reduction in derogatory language; bullying concerns remain
Career Counselling Services: The careers education programme prepares pupils for their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Progress made, but more work needed
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for pupils with SEND is of mixed quality.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Prompt identification; consistent strategy use needed
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The Newbridge School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 795 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate 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 | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -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 | 37.7 | 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 | 21% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 40.24% | 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 | 6% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.46 | 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 | - | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.65% | 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 | -0.87 | 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 | 38.7 | 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 | 23% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 42.62% | 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 | 8% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.65 | 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 | - | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.32% | 2.13% |
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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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Newbridge School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
