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Short Stay School for Norfolk - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Short Stay School for Norfolk
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Short Stay School for Norfolk
- All-through
- Buxton with Lammas NR10 5JW
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop confidence but curriculum pathways need improvement for better achievements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Regular attendees learn to behave well, but suspensions and absences affect too many.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Some pupils don't achieve due to teaching variability and ineffective use of assessments.
Teacher Engagement: Some staff have expertise, yet it's not shared well across sites.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching effectiveness varies; some subjects lack depth, impacting learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Positive relationships, but variable use of assessment affects consistency.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School aims to improve family relationships with more pastoral staff.
Communication with Parents: Efforts to improve communication, but needs time to impact.
Parent Satisfaction: Some families hold negative views; new staff aim to address this.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership steers through changes, but more work needed for consistent improvement.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Need ongoing curriculum and professional development adjustments for high-quality education.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive staff-pupil relationships foster a safe environment.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Suspensions for serious incidents are appropriate but frequent.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Sessions like cookery are well-received by students.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Online learning helps re-engage students with academics.
Career Counselling Services: Appropriate careers advice provided for future steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum enhancements spark career interests, like beautician sessions.
Support for SEND: Most staff ensure SEND access but assessment variability impacts effectiveness.
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About Us
Short Stay School for Norfolk is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 362 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Short Stay School for Norfolk
Local authority ratio 18 : 1