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Southall School
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- Great Dawley TF4 3PX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and attend regularly. Pupils who need to improve their conduct are helped to do so.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value the training that they receive.
Current Educational Practices: Staff use professional development opportunities to improve their practice.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of subject leadership is variable; some teachers do not consistently identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular contact and attendance at events are encouraged.
Communication: The school gives parents clear information about how their children are progressing.
Parent Satisfaction: A very large majority of parents believe that the school is well led and managed and would recommend it.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have high expectations and handle conflicts effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are taking effective action to improve education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal well with bullying; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught how to stay safe in various situations.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a variety of extra-curricular activities including sports, clubs, and residential visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help develop skills and interests alongside academic work.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is strong, beginning in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional funding is used well to help pupils with SEND make improved progress.
Subjects Offered: Key stage 4 pupils study many subjects, including English, mathematics, science, humanities, computing, and more.
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Southall School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 192 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 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 | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 14-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| 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 | -1.28 | 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 | 3.6 | 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 | 0% | 28.11% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.44% | 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% | 24.56% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 2.69 | 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% | 92.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 40 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 36.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.38% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 5.62% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.31% | 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 | -1.88 | 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 | 1.3 | 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 | 0% | 28.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.58% | 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% | 23.42% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.73 | 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% | 95.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 92.62% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 42.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 25% | 6.69% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.92% | 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 | -1.75 | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 0% | 28.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.38% | 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% | 24.69% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.31% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.82 | 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% | 94.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 102 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 97% | 36.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 15.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 2.18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.36% | 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 | -1.42 | 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 | 1.7 | 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% | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.42% | 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% | 28.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.04 | 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 | 88% | 83.22% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 105 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 20.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 9% | 1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.22% | 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 | -1.44 | 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 | 0.8 | 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 | 0% | 39.4% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.6% | 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% | 36.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.9% | 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 | 92% | 81.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.63% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 25.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.88% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southall School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1