The Robert Ogden School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Robert Ogden School
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The Robert Ogden School
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- Barnsley S63 0BG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Teachers keep track of progress through individual learning plans, though some subjects need clearer sequential steps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well and are developing resilience and confidence
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Personalized support teams work exceptionally well with teaching staff to support pupils鈥� additional needs
Teacher Engagement: Staff have comprehensive induction and ongoing training in meeting the needs of pupils with autism
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching prioritizes communication and language, which supports a wide range of pupil needs effectively
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff feel well supported by senior leaders despite some staffing issues due to COVID-19
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents鈥� responses to Ofsted were overwhelmingly positive
Communication with Parents: Regular communication includes daily staff briefings and weekly safeguarding meetings
Parent Satisfaction: Parents commented positively about the school environment and impact on their children
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Daily staff briefings and weekly safeguarding meetings address issues quickly
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have invested in a new phonics scheme and planned training to improve reading
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is effective with regular training and close cooperation with local authorities
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave exceptionally well, enjoying and feeling safe at school
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive strategies help manage behavior and ensure safety
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of activities including overnight stays and enterprise projects are offered
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities are designed to develop character and prepare pupils for life beyond education
Career Counselling Services: Links with over 25 employers offer opportunities for future readiness
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculums are organized so that pupils gain knowledge and skills over time
Support for SEND: Comprehensive program and ongoing training for staff to support autism spectrum disorder
Subjects Offered: Further studies in subjects like drama, music production, advanced level mathematics, and computer science available
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The Robert Ogden School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 138 students from age 5-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 2.8 | 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 | 0% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.56% | 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% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.51 | 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 | - | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.31% | 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 | 0.8 | 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 | 0% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41% | 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% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 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 | - | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.69% | 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 | 2.3 | 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 | 0% | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 2.2 | 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 | - | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 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 | 1.2 | 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% | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.58% | 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% | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 1.82 | 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 | - | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 0% | 24.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.44% | 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% | 17.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.33% | 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 | - | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| 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 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| 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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