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The Springboard Project - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Springboard Project
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The Springboard Project
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- Oldham OL1 1AN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are suitably prepared for the next stage in their education, training or employment
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically have positive attitudes to their studies
Current Educational Practices: The way that teachers deliver the curriculum is consistent across most subjects
Opportunities for Involvement: The school celebrates pupils鈥� achievements and involves pupils in community work placements
Communication: Staff develop highly respectful relationships with pupils and families
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust has worked well with the school to develop a bespoke curriculum to meet pupils鈥� needs
Managing Bullying and Safety: School ensures pupil safety and has a positive culture around safeguarding
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School provides a high level of care for its pupils
Extracurricular Offerings: The 鈥楩riday experience鈥� allows pupils to access a wide variety of additional opportunities including art, sport, or computing
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive effective external careers guidance
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified well, enabling many to achieve well
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The Springboard Project is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 97 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 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 | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.9 | 8.3 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 32% |
| 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 | -2.85 | 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% | 30.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.22% | 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% | 28.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.09% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.86 | 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 | 81% | 91.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 215 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 86.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 30.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 15.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.13% | 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 | -2.88 | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 0% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.13% | 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% | 25.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.13% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.95 | 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 | - | 87.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 208 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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.
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Holidays & terms
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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Springboard Project
Local authority ratio 24 : 1
