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St John's Catholic School for the Deaf (Boston Spa) - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St John's Catholic School for the Deaf (Boston Spa)
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St John's Catholic School for the Deaf (Boston Spa)
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; the environment is calm and orderly.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff assess pupils鈥� needs precisely and provide effective support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share leaders鈥� high expectations for pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff have good subject knowledge and improve pupils鈥� outcomes.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff work well with external partners to enhance teaching methods.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can get involved through suggestions and feedback.
Communication with Parents: Staff are in constant communication about pupils鈥� progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents feel the school has positively changed their children鈥檚 lives.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are responsive to the diverse needs of pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to better meet pupils' needs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school provides a safe and supportive environment.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and a positive attitude.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective provisions promote pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy various lunchtime clubs and activities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils develop confidence through musical performances.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils have access to sensory rooms and safe spaces.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers guidance is provided for all stages.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth-form students are supported with college placements.
Support for SEND: Specialist audio equipment and one-to-one support aids pupil learning.
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St John's Catholic School for the Deaf (Boston Spa) is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 75 students from age 3-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 2-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| 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 | - | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.93 | 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 | - | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 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 | - | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.56% | 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 | - | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.04 | 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 | - | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.09% | 2.13% |
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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 | - | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.04% | 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 | - | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.08 | 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% | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.54% | 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 | -1.98 | 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 | 3.2 | 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% | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.98% | 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% | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.89 | 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 | - | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.53% | 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 | -1.51 | 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 | 5.1 | 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 | 10% | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 39.23% | 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% | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.23% | 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 | - | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.94% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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