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Sedgehill School
- Secondary
- Lewisham SE6 3QW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Teachers help pupils learn and remember more over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are sensible, polite and motivated to work hard; behavior is generally focused and hardworking.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Assessment is used carefully to identify gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally teachers do not pick up pupils' mistakes or misconceptions.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders ensure opportunities through extracurricular activities and events.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback and communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views were considered through discussions and surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff felt that leaders consider their well-being and workload.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken the school on a journey of improvement and remain highly ambitious.
Managing Bullying and Safety: When bullying happens, staff are supportive and quickly deal with it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A well-trained safeguarding team effectively identifies and addresses concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy taking part in school plays, sporting fixtures, and chess club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils participate in a varied programme while maintaining academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Participated in a range of sporting events.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide a comprehensive careers programme with personalized support.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive a wide range of careers guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers and are well supported.
Subjects Offered: Curricular thinking for all subjects is coherent and logical.
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Sedgehill School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 782 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are fully incorporated into school life at Sedgehill Academy.
The curriculum provided to all kids, including those with extraordinary abilities and disabilities, includes students with SEND.
Ms. Oragano, the vice principal and SENCO for the school, holds both positions.
A entire school strategy for assisting children with SEND is necessary for the schools' SEN and disability policy to be successful.
Students who require further assistance with transition will be given the opportunity to enrol in The Academy during the summer semester as needed.
The foundation for identifying and meeting the needs of students with SEND is assessment, monitoring, and review.
A student's name is added to the SEND register after they are recognised as having SEND.
As a result, all employees can participate in the monitoring and review process.
All staff members are offered the chance to take advantage of a variety of evening INSETs on SEND-related topics, including policy and practise.
The SENCO, who is also the Vice Principal, handles any concerns about SEND services at the school first.
Any unsolved issues can also be discussed with the Principal, who is also ready to help.
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The curriculum provided to all kids, including those with extraordinary abilities and disabilities, includes students with SEND.
Ms. Oragano, the vice principal and SENCO for the school, holds both positions.
A entire school strategy for assisting children with SEND is necessary for the schools' SEN and disability policy to be successful.
Students who require further assistance with transition will be given the opportunity to enrol in The Academy during the summer semester as needed.
The foundation for identifying and meeting the needs of students with SEND is assessment, monitoring, and review.
A student's name is added to the SEND register after they are recognised as having SEND.
As a result, all employees can participate in the monitoring and review process.
All staff members are offered the chance to take advantage of a variety of evening INSETs on SEND-related topics, including policy and practise.
The SENCO, who is also the Vice Principal, handles any concerns about SEND services at the school first.
Any unsolved issues can also be discussed with the Principal, who is also ready to help.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 33.30% | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.20 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 50% | 23.26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 32.53% | 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 | 53% | 26.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 12.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.47 | 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 | 93% | 93.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 123 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 21.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 15.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.77% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.08% | 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 | 0.51 | 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 | 50.5 | 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 | 55% | 25.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 35.94% | 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 | 44% | 26.17% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 11.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 16.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 2.55 | 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 | - | 96.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 95.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.17% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.25% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.13% |
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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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 33.87 | 30.28 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.78 | 30.25 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.30% | 14.12% | 13.67% |
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 | 46 | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 71.43% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 1.57% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 13.14% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.71% | 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 | 35.37 | 36.72 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.15 | 36.54 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 13.91% | 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 | - | 296 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 71.83% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sedgehill School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
