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Sandgate School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have introduced a new assessment system to track all-round development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behavior and high levels of attention in lessons.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Various strategies like training and intervention techniques help manage behavior effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use new home-school books for communication and online resources for homework.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective questioning and accessible texts through training.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Overall effective teaching but need more focus on challenging the most-able pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: New home-school books are an effective means of communication.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive regular updates about homework and school activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents expressed satisfaction through Parent View surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Proactive management of concerns with detailed records and follow-ups.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Implemented new assessment and tracking systems for better pupil progress monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Revised supervision and proactive approach to observing pupils鈥� behavior.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils show good behavior and confidence in talking to trusted adults.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective training for staff; strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Provides a range of 鈥榬eal life鈥� activities like shopping and gardening.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities are well integrated to support student development.
Outdoor Facilities: Secure and suitable for various pupil activities.
Career Counselling Services: Works with local colleges for supported internships and transitions.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Clear guidance and transition programs for post-19 provisions.
Support for SEND: Staff use agreed picture symbols to aid communication.
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About Us
Sandgate School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 116 students from age 3-19 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 Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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C+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.9 | - | 6.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 11% | - |
| 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 | -1.53 | 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 | 0.5 | 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% | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.47% | 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% | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.66 | 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 | 100% | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.19% | 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 | - | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 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 | 100% | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.61% | 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 | -1.63 | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 0% | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.57% | 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% | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 3 | 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 | 100% | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 56% | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.52% | 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 | - | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.37% | 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 | - | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.82 | 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 | - | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 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 | - | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.15% | 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 | - | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.48% | 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 | - | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 Sandgate School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
