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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
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- Newent GL18 1QF
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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: Pupils are making strong progress in the majority of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave well.
Academic Progress: Pupils struggle with curriculum impact; inconsistent learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior typically calm, but staff inconsistency exists
Qualifications and Training: Most staff teach confidently with good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Improved teaching performance processes and assessment systems.
Strengths and Challenges: A minority of teachers do not plan sufficiently matched work for pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff lack confidence in behavior management support
Opportunities for Involvement: Parent responses were overwhelmingly positive about school commitment and care.
Communication: Parents are informed about their child's progress effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents believe their children are safe, happy, and well looked after.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act decisively where concerns are raised.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership improved teaching quality and attendance of disadvantaged pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders identified improvement priorities, support needed
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and respect one another.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Systems in place for safety issues
Extracurricular Offerings: Students can develop leadership and employability skills, such as through the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Increased curriculum time resulted in better progress and attainment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wider opportunities in sports and arts available
Career Counselling Services: A range of opportunities to develop leadership and employability skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Challenging and appropriate courses ensure high progression to higher education.
Career Counselling Services: Wide range of careers education and work experience
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specific actions are enhancing outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identification of needs accurate, implementation varies
Subjects Offered: Students follow relevant courses giving them access to a broad curriculum.
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About Us
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1115 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good 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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 20% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 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 | -0.56 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 24% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 48.04% | 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 | 17% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 3.11 | 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% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.57% | 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 38% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 49.98% | 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 | 17% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 3.31 | 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 | 96% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.56% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 37% 6 | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 2 | 50.75% | 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 | 31% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 3.32 | 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 | 94% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.11% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 43% 9 | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 5 | 52.02% | 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 | 28% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 4 | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 3.35 | 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 | 92% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.49% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 43.9 | 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 | 34% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 51.78% | 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 | 23% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 19.85% | 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% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.11% | 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 | 24.64 | 30.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.23 | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 15.04% | 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 | 58 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 53.62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.97% | 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 | 30.84 | 37.31 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.41 | 34.79 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 20.38% | 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 | 61 | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 52.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 26.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.64% | 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 | 24.93 3 | 32.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.49 | 32.52 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 16.01% | 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 | 74 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 25.96% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.56% | 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 | 21.78 5 | 32.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.44 7 | 32.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.13% | 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 | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 39.96% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22.68% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 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 | 26.37 | 31.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.11 | 33.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 15.13% | 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 | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 39.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 6.84% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 23.84% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.16% | 4.23% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
Local authority ratio 17 : 1