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Patchway Community School
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- Patchway BS32 4AJ
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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 |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some teaching does not support pupils to deepen or make links between their knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour, particularly outside lessons, is not good enough.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers do not always check that learning in lessons has been fully understood.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching does not help pupils make as much progress as they could.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents say that their child can take part in clubs and activities at school.
Communication: Leaders need to improve communication with parents so that concerns are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: A significant minority of parents say that school leaders do not respond to concerns they raise.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: A significant minority of parents say that school leaders do not respond to concerns they raise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and staff are clear about what pupils need to learn but need to ensure teaching deepens understanding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and know how to refer concerns they may have to leaders.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils鈥� behaviour, particularly outside lessons, is not good enough.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are many extra-curricular opportunities on offer for pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth formers have many opportunities through the trust to develop personally.
Career Counselling Services: Students in the sixth form have been supported well in planning their destinations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form provision is rated as good.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils鈥� needs are identified swiftly and accurately. They are supported effectively.
Subjects Offered: The key stage 3 curriculum is broad. The number of pupils studying languages at GCSE remains low.
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Patchway Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 924 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
85.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 23.50% |
| 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 35.0 | 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% | 29.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 45.65% | 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% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 11.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 2.79 | 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 | 91% | 94.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 83.4% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 32.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 27.8% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 6.15% | 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 38.8 | 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 | 27% | 34.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 50% | 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 | 18% | 23.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 15.41% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 3.15 | 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 | 89% | 88% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.8% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 28.6% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 10.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.6% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.15% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.9% | 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 36.7 | 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 | 27% 3 | 28.85% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 14 | 46.35% | 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 | 11% | 25.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.86 | 2.89 | 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 | - | 86.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 30% | 28.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 47.06% | 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 | 13% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 12.11% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.93 | 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 | - | 79.85% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.15% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 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 | - | 27.47% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.29% | 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 | - | 19.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.82% | 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 | - | 85.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 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 | 24.55 | 27.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.13% | 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 | 35 | 166 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 49.08% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.85% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 28.92% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.08% | 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 | 20.95 | 30.19 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.74% | 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 | 41 | 216 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 47.54% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 8.62% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 27.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.92% | 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 | 25.71 2 | 27.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.33 12 | 24.86 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 6.4% | 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 | - | 266 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9% | 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 | 27.01 | 23.9 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.39 | 24.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.07% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 47.1% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.4% | 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 | - | 21.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.64% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Patchway Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
