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St Francis Special School
- All-through
- Fareham PO14 3BN
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Academic Progress: Teachers carefully record small steps in progress, helping pupils learn at their own pace.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy warm relationships, say learning is fun, and work hard all day long.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders monitor progress closely, responding quickly to differences.
Teacher Engagement: New teachers receive thorough training, learning from experienced staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching staff provide expert use of communication methods, aiding pupil progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The majority of teachers match learning activities to meet individual needs effectively.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are positive about the school; their children want to attend.
Communication with Parents: Teachers communicate regularly with parents about children鈥檚 achievements.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents recognize skilled support helping their children grow into young adults.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors know the school well and challenge leadership to secure the best provision.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders implemented initiatives increasing pupil engagement and strengthened progress through partnerships.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff are trained from the start.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils like friends, playing outside, and being at school because learning is fun.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff provide respectful personal and medical care, ensuring timely intervention.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have many opportunities like rock-climbing and visiting local colleges.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Daily activities help develop skills for adult life alongside academic learning.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The curriculum promotes independence, preparing pupils well for the next stage.
Support for SEND: Teachers and support assistants collaborate effectively to meet wide-ranging medical and educational needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils develop functional skills in mathematics and reading, supported by phonics and communication tools.
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St Francis Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 107 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Good 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 | - | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.85% | 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 | - | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.71 | 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% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.49% | 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 | - | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.03% | 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 | - | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.96 | 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% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.43% | 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 | - | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.14% | 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 | - | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.96 | 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 | - | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.83% | 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 | - | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.46% | 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 | - | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.94 | 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 | - | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.47% | 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 | - | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.31% | 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 | - | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.06% | 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 | 100% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 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 - 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 - 2nd Sep 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis Special School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1