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Parkfield School
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- Hurn BH23 6DF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils do not always learn the most important knowledge they need.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils鈥� attitude towards their learning is not always positive, leading to low-level disruption.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers鈥� use of assessment does not routinely identify gaps in knowledge or misconceptions.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school but do not feel that workload is managed well.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching does not habitually address gaps in pupils' knowledge, impeding future learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders have devised a professional development programme, but its impact has been limited.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions about their child's school.
Parent Satisfaction: A minority of parents do not feel confident that issues will be resolved.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Most pupils have confidence in leaders to deal with bullying; however, some lack this confidence.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Trust leaders provide support for improvement, but they do not always have an accurate enough view of the education quality.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created effective partnerships with external agencies to protect children.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Most pupils feel safe and trust leaders to address bullying, but a minority do not feel confident.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: There is still too much low-level disruption, which impedes learning.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Older pupils help younger ones with reading and sporting activities.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils receive useful careers information and undertake meaningful work experience.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The curriculum leads to what pupils need to know by Year 11, though inconsistently.
Support for SEND: The needs of pupils with SEND are not identified precisely, limiting their success.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is well-sequenced from early years to Year 11 but varies in ambition.
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About Us
Parkfield School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 368 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 4-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 9% | - |
| 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 | 99 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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 | 43% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.76% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 53% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 10% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | - | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 83 | 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 | - | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.87% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | -0.93 | 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 | 30.6 | 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 | 9% | 33.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 46.16% | 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 | 22% | 23.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 13.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 17.46% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.61 | 2.87 | 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% | 90.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.89% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 33.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 33.64% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 8% | 15.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.29% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 37.9 | 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 | 23% | 34.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 46.59% | 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 | 50% | 23.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 14.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 18.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.95 | 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 | 86% | 83.9% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 112 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 78.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 35.03% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.48% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 45.2 | 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 | 36% | 34.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 47.88% | 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 | 71% | 28.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 19.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 3.15 | 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 | - | 84.33% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.41% | 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 | - | 35.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.53% | 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 | - | 28.63% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.13 | 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 | - | 78.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.52% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.89% | 2.05% |
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 & 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parkfield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
