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Springwater School
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Springwater School
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- Harrogate HG2 7LW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Senior leaders have successfully worked alongside subject leaders to develop the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff and leaders have a holistic approach to managing behaviour, which is extremely effective.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers should use information from assessments to decide what knowledge and skills they need to revisit.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have introduced a new programme for teaching phonics.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching staff work closely with expert speech and language therapists.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers and assistants seamlessly weave targets from pupils鈥� education, health and care plans into the content they teach.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Governors place the well-being of pupils front and centre when overseeing the school鈥檚 work.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on their child's school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The designated safeguarding leader ensures that all safeguarding concerns are followed up.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: They rightly evaluate that although the quality of education has improved, it is not as exceptional as other aspects of the school.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff have worked closely with pupils who struggle to communicate to create an individualised safeguarding plan.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils interact with their peers in positive ways, showing interest and consideration.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff take appropriate steps to ensure pupils are kept safe.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils benefit from the trips and residentials that the school runs.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Provision in the sixth form is excellent.
Support for SEND: The DSL has identified communication as a major barrier to keeping pupils with SEND safe.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum enables pupils with diverse needs to gain knowledge and skills across broad areas of learning.
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About Us
Springwater School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 112 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A vibrant and forward-thinking day school, Springwater serves children from the ages of two to nineteen. Offering places to students who may have profound and multiple, severe or physical difficulties, the majority of our current students have co-existing or multiple needs. Additionally, we provide services for students who have autism spectrum disorders and other forms of difficult behaviour.
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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 | - | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.93% | 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 | - | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.11 | 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 | 100% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.29% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.98% | 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 | - | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.29 | 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% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.11% | 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 | - | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.25% | 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 | - | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.22 | 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 | - | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.97% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.36% | 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 | - | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.2 | 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 | - | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 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 | - | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.79% | 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 | - | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.69% | 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 | - | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.45% |
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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 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Springwater School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1