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Peterhouse School
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- Sefton District PR9 8PA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically respond well to leaders鈥� and staff鈥檚 high expectations for their behaviour and conduct.
Academic Progress: In several subjects, the knowledge that leaders intend pupils to learn lacks clarity, leading to hindered academic progress.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff design learning activities inadequately, affecting some pupils' engagement and progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff, including new teachers, are proud to work here.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Inconsistent curriculum delivery and inadequate learning activities are noted.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some subject leaders have not had enough training or support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are involved through effective collaboration with staff and therapists.
Communication with Parents: Leaders work effectively with parents to sort out any rare incidents of bullying.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents agree with the school鈥檚 effective assessment and meeting of pupils鈥� special educational needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work effectively with pupils, and parents, to manage conflicts.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders acting to strengthen subject leadership and curriculum; however, impacts are yet to be seen.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders handle rare bullying incidents effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils feel happy and safe in school, responding well to clear rules and routines.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, providing pupils opportunities to learn how to stay safe.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy a range of activities like litter picking, visits to local fire and police stations.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Older pupils take part in purposeful work experience matching their aspirations.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers information, education, advice and guidance are provided.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The school ensures transition to further education, employment or training.
Support for SEND: School effectively identifies, assesses, and meets pupils鈥� special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Subjects Offered: Older pupils benefit from accredited courses such as functional skills and GCSEs.
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Peterhouse School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 66 students from age 5-19 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Effective and accurate communication of the perspectives of families and CYP is made.
increased the capacity of families and services to recognise early behavioural triggers and to have faith in their ability to control challenging behaviours with the help of our Early Help Package.
Work across a variety of contexts, such as the home, community, and school settings, to come to an agreement on the intervention or support with all parties involved and to document its effects.
gathering information and reporting it to the LA, the schools, the professionals, the family, and the CYP. This will involve tracking and monitoring attendance, progress, and academic achievement.
Through person-centered, OSSME-accredited training for professionals and schools, we make sure that the "voice" of children and families is heard.
organising and leading multi-agency meetings to make sure the CYP receives comprehensive support.
increasing the breadth of services offered in response to the needs, interests, and aspirations of the CYP they support by collaborating with departments in A.I.
Monitoring the effects of support includes looking at how well the CYPs are doing academically, how often they attend class and other gatherings, and how many incidents they are committing.
Effect of employee training written comments from families and institutions CYP evaluations at the conclusion of 1:1 Personal Tutorials/Talk Time evaluations with family, CYP (if appropriate), and other experts at the conclusion of each meeting
Working in tandem with other services' Ofsted reports, school and local government development plans, and pertinent external standards and best practise guidance, as well as important standards and policies (school, education, local government, and national), to ensure that their support contributes to the overall delivery of effective service.
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increased the capacity of families and services to recognise early behavioural triggers and to have faith in their ability to control challenging behaviours with the help of our Early Help Package.
Work across a variety of contexts, such as the home, community, and school settings, to come to an agreement on the intervention or support with all parties involved and to document its effects.
gathering information and reporting it to the LA, the schools, the professionals, the family, and the CYP. This will involve tracking and monitoring attendance, progress, and academic achievement.
Through person-centered, OSSME-accredited training for professionals and schools, we make sure that the "voice" of children and families is heard.
organising and leading multi-agency meetings to make sure the CYP receives comprehensive support.
increasing the breadth of services offered in response to the needs, interests, and aspirations of the CYP they support by collaborating with departments in A.I.
Monitoring the effects of support includes looking at how well the CYPs are doing academically, how often they attend class and other gatherings, and how many incidents they are committing.
Effect of employee training written comments from families and institutions CYP evaluations at the conclusion of 1:1 Personal Tutorials/Talk Time evaluations with family, CYP (if appropriate), and other experts at the conclusion of each meeting
Working in tandem with other services' Ofsted reports, school and local government development plans, and pertinent external standards and best practise guidance, as well as important standards and policies (school, education, local government, and national), to ensure that their support contributes to the overall delivery of effective service.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-19 | 2-19 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 7.4 | 4.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 87 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 98 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 5% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.07% | 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 | - | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.58 | 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 | 100% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.81% | 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 | - | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.52% | 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 | - | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 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% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.76% | 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 | - | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.42% | 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 | - | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.8 | 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 | - | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.7% | 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 | - | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.28% | 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 | - | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 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 | - | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 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 | - | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.88% | 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 | - | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.24% | 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 | - | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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 |
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