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The Park Community School
- Secondary
- Barnstaple EX32 9AX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have established a well-planned five-year curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons, pupils鈥� behaviour is calm and orderly
Strengths and Challenges: Staff appreciate what leaders do to recognize workload issues
Communication: Some parents say they would like to know more about the help their child receives
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have recently put in place measures to manage behaviour and improve reading support
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders act when pupils report bullying
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff are trained to identify and report concerns
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a broad range of additional activities and trips
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils participate in a range of sports training and competitions
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide a full careers programme for all pupils including work experience and fairs
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is not always appropriate for their needs or provided at the right time
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The Park Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1416 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We cordially invite you to join us at Park School in continuing the tradition of many preceding generations and embark on an exciting journey where you will grow intellectually and personally. Based on our rich history and traditions, Park is a prosperous and well-liked institution. Life and opportunities at Park School are shaped by the school's basic values and the established House System. These components emphasise the sense of community, family, and shared experiences, fostering memories, personalities, attitudes, and goals that many students carry with them long after their time at Park. Our most recent Ofsted inspection demonstrated excellent outcomes of our advances and changes made over the previous two years, particularly in teaching and learning, which improved students' progress in English and mathematics. The excellent work of our pastoral team and the effect of the House system in promoting "good pupil development, welfare, and behaviour" were both praised by the inspectors. A clear, ambitious goal and development plan are shared by students, staff, parents, governors, and alumni at Park School. Please come and meet us at our Open Evenings and Open Days for a glimpse into life at Park. Our students are our biggest marketing tool. We sincerely hope that you'll decide to join us and participate in life at The Park Community School.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.1 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 56% |
| 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 45% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.96% | 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 | 50% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 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 | 89% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 254 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 50 | 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 | 54% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 38.67% | 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 | 49% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.47 | 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 | 97% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 273 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 86% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.65% | 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 | 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 | 28th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Park Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
