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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading - ISI Report, Admission (2025)
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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
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- Reading RG1 4JJ
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Academic Progress: Students re-engage quickly, with many making excellent progress despite initial barriers
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive learning attitudes, though collaborative work poses challenges
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective measures against bullying, promoting safe environment
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-organized systems ensure pupil protection and welfare
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHC plans tailored for individual needs, facilitating learning
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership handles issues with skills ensuring standards are met
Actions for Quality Improvement: Personal development and leadership has strengthened
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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 23 students from age 11-17 yr.
Tuition fee 拢7,033 to 拢15,960 for the highest grade offered.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 11-17 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 7% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 15.40% | 34.50% |
| Day Fees | 拢7,033 to 拢15,960 | 拢6,353 | 拢8,962 |
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 | - | 28.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.26% | 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 | - | 26.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.21 | 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 | - | 91.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.58% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.92% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.75% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.67% | 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 | 10.2 | 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 | 22% | 29.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 38.21% | 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% | 23.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.44 | 3.17 | 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 | - | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 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 | 1.6 | 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 | 0% | 24.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.39% | 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% | 18.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.85 | 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% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.72% | 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 | - | 21.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 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 | - | 72.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.63% | 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 | - | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.22% | 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 | - | 22.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.94% | 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 | - | 83.14% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.43% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 58.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.45% |
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拢7,033 to 拢15,960
Yearly fee
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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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