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Redbridge Community School
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- Southampton SO16 9RJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are achieving well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are welcoming, polite, and courteous. Bullying is rare and always followed up
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use topics and activities to motivate and engage pupils
Strengths and Challenges: Sometimes teachers do not check carefully enough that pupils have grasped key concepts
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View
Communication: Regular celebration of pupils鈥� achievements
Parent Satisfaction: As one parent said, 鈥楾his school has brought out the best in my child鈥�
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have high expectations of pupils鈥� learning and conduct
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure teachers check pupils' understanding and plan ambitious learning
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and always followed up
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure up-to-date safeguarding training
Extracurricular Offerings: Vast array of clubs, trips, and events are impressive
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students participate in extracurricular activities after school
Outdoor Facilities: Strong focus on outdoor education, including climbing wall and bushcraft
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education programme
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are increasingly ambitious for their futures
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well supported academically and pastorally
Subjects Offered: Wide choice of subjects to study in key stage 4
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Redbridge Community School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1100 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.7 | - | 13.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 34% | 41% |
| 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 | -1.00 | 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 | 37.9 | 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% | 21.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 32.95% | 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 | 31% | 16.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 6.57% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 9.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.22 | 2.26 | 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 | 85% | 80.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 74.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 23.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 40.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.67% | 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 | -0.7 | 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 | 38.1 | 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 | 25% | 25.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 36.9% | 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 | 31% | 17.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 2.54 | 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% | 83.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 137 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 79.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 23.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 44.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.07% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.32 | 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 | 39.8 | 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% 5 | 23.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 2 | 37.58% | 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 | 53% | 24.42% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 3 | 9.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 2 | 14.95% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.5 | 2.69 | 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 | 89% | 80.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 37.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 27.92% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.62% | 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 | -0.58 | 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 | 38.4 | 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 | 32% 2 | 22.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 35.11% | 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 | 48% | 22.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 8.63% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 1 | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 2.47 | 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 | 85% | 69.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 61% | 56.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 19.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.14% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 36.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.57% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.86% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 30% | 26.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 43.13% | 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 | 36% | 27.13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 14.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 18.13% | 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 | 87% | 81.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 57.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 24.08% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 2.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 47.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.83% | 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 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Redbridge Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1