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Summerhill School
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- Dudley DY6 9XE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils currently at the school make good progress across year groups and in different subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and courteous.
Academic Progress: Pupils work hard and achieve well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behaviour, courteous relationships
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well trained to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Current Educational Practices: Regular whole-school training activities and bespoke training pathways.
Qualifications and Training: Professional development programme in place
Current Educational Practices: High expectations around learning and behaviour
Strengths and Challenges: Positive relationships, workload considered
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching is good, particularly in English; however, science requires improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Community and togetherness are at the heart
Communication: Parents comment positively on engagement
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy, school seen as family
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has improved communication with parents.
Communication: Leaders have prioritized communication with parents in the school development plan.
Parent Satisfaction: Parental satisfaction with the school is now improving.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have robust procedures in place for checking the quality of teaching and learning.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders' actions include major restructuring and effective subject area reviews.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors support and challenge appropriately
Actions for Quality Improvement: Embedded high expectations, staffing changes effective
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils feel safe at school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe, safeguarding effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-being and mental health prioritized
Extracurricular Offerings: A well-attended and diverse program of extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich programme including Cadet Force
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong emphasis on personal development
Managing and Supporting SEND: The progress that pupils with SEND make is improving strongly.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum adapted effectively for needs
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is broad and balanced, well planned to meet learning and personal development needs.
Career Counselling Services: Discussions from early years about careers
Preparation for Sixth Form: Prepares well for next life stages
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About Us
Summerhill School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1054 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 63% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 11.60% |
| 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 56% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 43.28% | 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 | 30% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 2.5 | 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 | 96% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.72% | 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 | 0.54 | 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 | 55.5 | 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 | 68% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 49.36% | 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 | 28% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.81 | 2.83 | 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 | 98% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.4% | 2.13% |
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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.
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 | 0.2 | 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 | 50.1 | 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 | 53% 3 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 1 | 43.71% | 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 | 39% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 2 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.68 | 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 | 97% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.87% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 56% | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 7 | 46.54% | 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 | 36% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 6 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 14 | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.72 | 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 | 96% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.82% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 49.7 | 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 | 56% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 40.96% | 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 | 27% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.78% | 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 | 95% | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Summerhill School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
