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Northstowe Secondary College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Northstowe Secondary College
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Northstowe Secondary College
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop and deepen their knowledge well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave positively and are respectful.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective additional support helps struggling readers become confident.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan and explain new learning clearly.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Most curriculum areas enable pupils to build secure knowledge.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers do not consistently check pupil learning, leading to gaps.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders have forged positive relationships with parents.
Communication with Parents: Leaders communicate effectively with parents about pupil progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents are very pleased with the quality of education.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle concerns swiftly, ensuring pupil well-being.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders support staff with professional development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff are vigilant and effectively manage bullying.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: High expectations for behavior; pupils are respectful.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Robust safeguarding culture ensures pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Range of clubs including Latin, choir, and STEM club enrich pupil experiences.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Clubs help pupils hone new skills while balancing academics.
Career Counselling Services: Clear guidance about career and training options is provided.
Support for SEND: Effective strategies ensure pupils with SEND learn well.
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About Us
Northstowe Secondary College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 622 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 3rd 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northstowe Secondary College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1