Phoenix Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Phoenix Academy
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Phoenix Academy
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- North Petherton TA6 6NA
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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 |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Some subjects lack clear progression, slowing student learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour improves over time; some challenging behaviour remains
Strengths and Challenges: Many initiatives are new, requiring further work to ensure high-quality education
Opportunities for Involvement: School works closely with parents; majority are delighted
Parent Satisfaction: Parents praise gains in life skills and renewed engagement with learning
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leadership revising curriculum; more work needed for consistent high quality
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership making positive revisions but many initiatives are early stage
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Warm relationships contribute to a safe environment; high attendance
Managing Bullying and Safety: High staff ratios for individualized support; some behaviours unchallenged
Extracurricular Offerings: Enjoyed activities like paddleboarding develop resilience
Career Counselling Services: Provides independent careers advice and college pathways
Preparation for Sixth Form: Limited opportunities for work experience and leadership roles
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-trained staff provide tailored programs for SEND
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum, but some subjects need better knowledge sequencing
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Phoenix Academy is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 16 students from age 7-16 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The South West of England is home to more than 40 services provided by Phoenix Learning and Care, including residential children's homes and services for adult supported living. Phoenix Learning and Care was founded in 2006. For students with exceptional needs, we administer the KS2 to KS4 curriculum in schools. We also offer additional education through our specialty college. Our goal is to satisfy a person's social or academic demands. Phoenix makes it possible for people to thrive by constantly putting the people we help at the centre of our practises and ideas. Our goal is to teach people the knowledge and skills they need to be valuable, effective, and productive members of society while also helping them enhance their talents and abilities. We employ over 350 talented team members, including our own therapists and support services, who work together combining the Phoenix HEART values of Honesty, Empathy, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork to provide the very best education and care to those we support. We assist all facets of effective safeguarding and are subject to CQC and Ofsted regulation.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-16 | 7-18 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | 拢8,233 to 拢18,333 | - |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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