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Rumworth School
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- Bolton BL3 4TP
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make consistently strong progress and achieve a broad range of qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and positive about their school experiences. They behave well and feel safe.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly, prepared superbly for next educational steps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, respectful of others
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan learning activities with precision and use questioning skilfully to monitor learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is of consistently high standard, but sixth-form English and mathematics require improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are confident and inventive, achieving no ceiling for pupil ambitions
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value the school's support and curriculum designed to meet children's needs.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and believe their children are safe and happy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders are reflective and open to new ideas for improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have refined the assessment system and developed curriculum to focus on adulthood preparation.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School's curriculum is exceptionally effective and ambitious
Managing Bullying and Safety: A strong safeguarding culture exists and challenging behavior is well managed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School ensures emotional health and supports pupils to regulate their own behavior sensibly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, effective arrangements
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff notice distress quickly, respond sensitively
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils particularly like new specialist rooms for science and computing.
Extracurricular Offerings: Impressive range of opportunities for personal development
Career Counselling Services: Work-related learning is a strength, providing employability skills and work experience placements.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students benefit from opportunities to enhance personal development and prepare for adult life.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers education, advice and guidance available
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school has supportive plans for pupils with complex needs, improving attendance and engagement.
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHC plans interwoven into curriculum aspects
Subjects Offered: Strong curriculum that meets the broad range of pupils鈥� needs and ensures relevance.
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About Us
Rumworth School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 335 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
|
C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-25 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | -1.47 | 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 | 1.8 | 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% | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.19% | 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% | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 3.02 | 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 | 98% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 40 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 98% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.7% | 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 | -1.8 | 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 | 1.5 | 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% | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.87% | 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% | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 3.12 | 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 | 97% | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 97% | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.48% | 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 | -1.69 | 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 | 1.1 | 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 | 0% | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.47% | 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% | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 3.05 | 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 | 96% | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 77% | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.15% | 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 | -1.71 | 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 | 1.5 | 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% | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.11% | 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 | 0% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 2.96 | 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 | 100% | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 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 | -1.6 | 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 | 1.3 | 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% | 24.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.5% | 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% | 21.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.92% | 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 | 100% | 87.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 75.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 95% | 7.62% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.62% | 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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rumworth School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1