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The Old Park School
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- Dudley DY5 2JY
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Good and outstanding teaching enables pupils to make excellent progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent relationships result in pupils feeling valued and confident.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: The behaviour support team significantly reduces physical interventions, helping pupils.
Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a well-designed curriculum supporting independence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Focus on enhancing social and emotional development; staff have high expectations.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Communication aids help pupils express themselves; support in place for online safety.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are inspired and motivated by senior leadership.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is well planned and differentiated, resulting in exceptional progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff use a range of communication aids to ensure learning is accessible.
Teacher Engagement: Steps for school improvement valued; working group promotes well-being.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers follow effective planning; some need more training to implement curriculum.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff enjoy good relationships with pupils; varied curriculum implementation noted.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are extremely supportive and feel assured about children's safety and care.
Communication with Parents: Parents are complementary about the quality of education and care, feeling their children are safe and well cared for.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents are complimentary and 'incredibly grateful' for the support provided.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership team ensures that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The new curriculum and assessment systems are focused on learning essential skills.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders quickly stabilize school with clear plans; responds well to concerns raised by pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders aware of areas needing improvement; introducing quality assurance processes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: A strong safeguarding culture is evident, with regular training provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Logs of behaviour incidents show a significant reduction due to support provided.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Additional funding has increased resources for pupils鈥� sensory needs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils learn about safety in PSHE; know who to tell if concerned.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in enterprise activities, community fundraising days, and ASDAN courses.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Older learners engage in career advice and links with local businesses.
Outdoor Facilities: Tactile panels around the school allow for pragmatic learning in non-teaching areas.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Involvement in local community activities, performed at symphony hall.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: School supports engagement with activities like work experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are prepared with careers advice and work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Older learners are entered for entry-level accreditation in academic and vocational subjects.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth form pupils achieve qualifications, engage in work experience.
Support for SEND: The school nursing team and staff provide medical and learning support ensuring inclusive education.
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The Old Park School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 152 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Information for our parents and carers as well as general school information are available on this page.
Additionally, we want to highlight some of the incredible accomplishments made by the kids and teenagers who attend our school.
Our special school serves up to 150 students from 4 to 19 years old.
For students with severe, profound, and numerous learning challenges, we offer an exceptional education.
For the third time, our most recent Ofsted evaluation (November 2018) rated us as Outstanding.
The care, encouragement, and high standards we have for all children reflect our belief that "Every Child Matters."
Our students' wellbeing, safety, and protection come first.
In November 2011, Old Park School relocated from its previous location, where it had been operating since 1970, to a brand-new, purpose-built facility.
We are able to provide our students with the full scope of the National Curriculum as well as a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to their particular requirements thanks to the exceptional "state of the art" facilities in our school facility.
At Old Park School, we have first-rate facilities, including well-equipped classrooms and specialty rooms that have been painstakingly created to fit the requirements of every student we educate.
We are a forest school, and our big, open-access woodland area is where students flourish.
You can see from browsing our website that Old Park is an inclusive school that works to fulfil the needs of every student, regardless of ability or circumstance.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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Additionally, we want to highlight some of the incredible accomplishments made by the kids and teenagers who attend our school.
Our special school serves up to 150 students from 4 to 19 years old.
For students with severe, profound, and numerous learning challenges, we offer an exceptional education.
For the third time, our most recent Ofsted evaluation (November 2018) rated us as Outstanding.
The care, encouragement, and high standards we have for all children reflect our belief that "Every Child Matters."
Our students' wellbeing, safety, and protection come first.
In November 2011, Old Park School relocated from its previous location, where it had been operating since 1970, to a brand-new, purpose-built facility.
We are able to provide our students with the full scope of the National Curriculum as well as a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to their particular requirements thanks to the exceptional "state of the art" facilities in our school facility.
At Old Park School, we have first-rate facilities, including well-equipped classrooms and specialty rooms that have been painstakingly created to fit the requirements of every student we educate.
We are a forest school, and our big, open-access woodland area is where students flourish.
You can see from browsing our website that Old Park is an inclusive school that works to fulfil the needs of every student, regardless of ability or circumstance.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-19 | 3-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.1 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.13% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.77% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.42% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.55% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.28% | 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 | - | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.5 | 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 | - | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.72% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.36% | 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 | - | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.83 | 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 | 100% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.4% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.71% | 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 | - | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 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 | 100% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.87% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.54% | 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 | - | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | - | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.96% | 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 | - | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.78% | 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 | - | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Old Park School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1