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Phoenix U16 Independent School
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Phoenix U16 Independent School
- Secondary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4AF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | No |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Risk assessments detailed for safety, staff trained
Academic Progress: Pupils struggle to remember the things they have been taught.
Academic Progress: Progress monitored, improved since last inspection
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers adapt their teaching well to make sure these pupils can access their learning.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers do not always use assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Professional development opportunities provided, but curriculum not always effectively adapted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders work closely with parents and external agencies to better understand individual barriers.
Communication: If pupils or families have a concern, they freely share these with leaders.
Parent Satisfaction: Leaders are acutely aware of the importance of parent involvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families, addressing concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders acted quickly improving risk assessment
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are ambitious for pupils but need to ensure curriculum matches aims.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School now effectively manages risks
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Welfare safeguarded through improved policies
Managing Bullying and Safety: Risk assessments for off-site visits do not always take account of specific risks.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders follow clear systems to manage safeguarding but need better risk assessments.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a range of trips and visits to museums.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Range of work-related opportunities limited, but steps being taken to combat this.
Outdoor Facilities: Insufficient outdoor space for pupils to play safely, and the area is cramped with uneven flooring.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders work closely with pupils as they move on to the next stage of their education.
Career Counselling Services: Currently limited work-related opportunities available to pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most teachers adapt their teaching well to make sure pupils with SEND can access their learning.
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About Us
Phoenix U16 Independent School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 23 students from age 14-16 yr.
At this school, 0% 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 | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C-
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 14-16 | 11-18 | 9-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 7% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 15.40% | - |
| Day Fees | - | 拢6,353 | - |
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 | 12.4 | 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 | 0% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.46% | 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 | 0% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.27 | 2.06 | 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 | - | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.81% | 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 | 3.7 | 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 | 0% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 38.72% | 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 | 0% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.46 | 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 | - | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.38% | 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 | 14.3 | 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 | 14% | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% 9 | 43.35% | 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 | 0% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.64 | 2.55 | 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 | - | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.25% | 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 | 17.2 | 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 | 0% | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% 9 | 37.45% | 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 | 0% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.74 | 2.4 | 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 | - | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.92% | 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 | 21.7 | 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 | 7% | 22.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 37.18% | 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 | 0% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.29% | 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 | - | 93.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.55% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5% | 2.45% |
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| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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