The Serendipity School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Serendipity School
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The Serendipity School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Southampton SO19 6DS
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: High aspirations and carefully sequenced curriculum support pupil's achievements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is mostly calm with positive relationships across the school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are trained to a high level to support pupils' needs.
Current Educational Practices: Regular updates ensure staff are adept in supporting pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff have strong shared understanding and can identify pupils' needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel the school goes above and beyond.
Communication: Parents cite the transformative experience due to expert care.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly satisfied, calling it 'our light at the end of a dark tunnel.'
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have established effective systems for addressing conflicts.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continual reflection and updating ensure high standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff expertly support pupils' resilience and mental health.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities include 'gem time' and trips to museums.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Rewards system encourages balanced development.
Outdoor Facilities: Trips to local beach and community centre examples of rich extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: One-to-one career interviews and personalized work experience offered.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong focus on attaining qualifications that support futures.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Swift identification and high level of support for SEND needs.
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The Serendipity School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Girls school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 24 students from age 9-19 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | - | 21.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.95% | 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 | - | 16.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.57% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.26 | 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 | - | 80.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 40.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.67% | 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 | 10.6 | 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 | 14% | 25.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 36.9% | 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% | 17.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 2.54 | 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 | - | 83.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 44.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.07% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 23.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.58% | 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 | - | 24.42% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.95% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.69 | 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 | - | 80.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.92% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.62% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 0% | 22.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.11% | 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% | 22.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.63% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.47 | 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 | - | 69.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.14% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.57% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.86% | 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 | - | 26.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.13% | 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 | - | 27.13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.13% | 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 | - | 81.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.08% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 2.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 47.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.83% | 2.45% |
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| 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 |
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| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
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| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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