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School 21 - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Overall Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Grade
The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires Improvement
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Early years provision Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Curriculum inconsistencies cause knowledge gaps in secondary phase.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good in primary and sixth form; inconsistent enforcement in secondary leads to disruptions.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: In primary, quick interventions for gaps, not consistent in secondary.
Teacher Engagement: Access to appropriate training and new teachers feel supported.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Primary teachers spot gaps quickly; secondary needs improvement.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong subject knowledge in sixth form; inconsistent use of SEND information.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Clear behaviour systems, but inconsistent application.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders need to ensure consistent curriculum delivery and check pupils' understanding.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare; primary pupils have 'worry boxes' to report concerns.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive attitudes in primary and sixth form; secondary phase needs consistency.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding team; leaders must ensure staff understand safeguarding updates.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Strong programme of work-related projects for Year 10 and 12.
Career Counselling Services: Highly personalised work experience from Year 7 upwards.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Strong support in sixth form; secondary pupils need better preparation.
Support for SEND: Most follow same curriculum; more complex needs addressed, but inconsistency noted.
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School 21 is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1118 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.

At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

95.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education All-through All-through
Type Free Schools Free Schools
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B-
Ofset report Requires Improvement Good
Age range 4-18 4-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 13.8 20.6
Proficient Math 101 -
Proficient Read 104 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 45% 46%
Grade 5 or above A Level 9.20% -
Day Fees - -
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School 21 Reviews
5 (1 review)
School 21 is really different to other schools I have experienced. It is progressive and has unusually committed teachers. The last Ofsted report doesn’t do it justice at all and I believe they will do much better in the next one under their newish head. This year, they won School Music Department of the Year (a national award) and the students perform regularly in concerts, musicals and events. There are several different bands and orchestras...
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 101 99 97
Reading 104 98 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 47% 65.17% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 12.73% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.3 Below Average
Writing -0.4 Below Average
Maths -2.6 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 102 96
Reading 102 100 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 54% 70.75% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 13.75% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.0 Below Average
Writing -1.2 Below Average
Maths -0.9 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 96 94
Reading - 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 67.58% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.06% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 95 93
Reading - 93 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 59.34% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 8.12% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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 -0.33 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 44.3 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 45% 45.93% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 61.25% 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 46% 53.14% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 20.5% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 28% 30.04% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.05 3.9 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 92.6% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 75 199 144
Pupils staying in education 89% 89.95% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 17.65% 32.73%
School sixth forms 45% 38.45% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 21% 28.85% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 4.75% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.55% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.95% 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 -0.02 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 50.2 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 61% 47.72% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 61.48% 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 59% 51.4% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 23.4% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 46% 30.88% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.73 3.9 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 94% 90.11% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 71 185 141
Pupils staying in education 94% 89.56% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 21% 17.94% 34.03%
School sixth forms 34% 38.44% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 38% 27.44% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 5.56% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.28% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.39% 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 0.06 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 44.4 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% 23 41.91% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 20 60% 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 68% 55.64% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 24 20.73% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 25 30.18% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.09 3.86 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 94.31% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 69 194 135
Pupils staying in education 96% 92.62% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 13% 13.38% 33.25%
School sixth forms 55% 43.23% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 28% 27.62% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 8.31% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.85% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.92% 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 0.47 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 50 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 55% 6 36% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 8 50% 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 73% 48.75% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 38% 5 19.35% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 58% 4 27.75% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.78 3.31 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 - 85.36% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 200 140
Pupils staying in education - 75.45% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 8.64% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 32.18% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 30.36% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.45% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.27% 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 0.64 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 52.8 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 49% 37.12% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 52.12% 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 68% 44.29% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 43% 25.59% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 54% 29.76% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 - 94.89% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 218 145
Pupils staying in education - 31.33% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 9.89% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 31.67% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 30% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.78% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.56% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.38 32.73 30.01
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.38 32.61 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 9.20% 20.45% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 132 257 201
Students staying in education 82% 73% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 2.89% 6.08%
Students entering employment 7% 11.11% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 9.11% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 35.14 38.09 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.45 37.71 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 8.9% 28.18% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 164 283 248
Students staying in education 82% 75.67% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 2.44% 5%
Students entering employment 3% 6.22% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 10.33% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.30 29.33 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 24.94 29.7 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 6.7% 17.44% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 234 232
Students staying in education - 64.29% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships - 1.71% 7.77%
Students entering employment - 8.14% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 6.43% 8.8%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points - 19.26 26.73
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 20.34 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 11.76% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 12.5% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2.83% 6.37%
Students entering employment - 7.33% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5% 4.23%
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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 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at School 21
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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