Running Deer School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Running Deer School
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Running Deer School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | No |
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Academic Progress: Pupils increasingly acquire core skills and progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop positive attitudes with support from staff role models.
Academic Progress: Staff spend too much time negotiating with pupils over their learning, limiting academic progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Despite working one to one, pupils have opportunities to work with others and feel safe. Behaviour is mostly respectful.
Qualifications and Training: A specialist English teacher with SEMH experience was appointed.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff expectations have risen, fostering self-motivation and intellect.
Qualifications and Training: Too many staff do not have the resources, expertise, or necessary training to meet pupils鈥� academic needs.
Current Educational Practices: Once pupils are ready to learn, the ambition for what they can achieve academically is not high enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the nurture and individualised support their children receive.
Communication: Parents describe the positive impact the school has had on their child's well-being and understanding.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Expectations of pupils and how staff should role model these expectations have not been shared or communicated clearly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors provide limited support and challenge; lack accountability and scrutiny.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. Staff understanding of challenges helps ensure safety.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are sound; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupil welfare is a top priority with comprehensive policies.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School meets pupils鈥� social and emotional needs; however, staff lack knowledge to teach effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Staff engage pupils in practical tasks and project-based learning, promoting resilience and curiosity.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive independent careers advice and guidance which helps in their transitions to the next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School accommodates pupils with SEND, including SEMH needs and autism spectrum disorder.
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About Us
Running Deer School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 14 students from age 8-16 yr.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Outstanding |
| Age range | 8-16 | 8-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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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 | 28th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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