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The Swanage School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The Swanage School
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- Swanage BH19 2PH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils build knowledge sequentially with an ambitious curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes and behave well
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching ensures understanding before moving to new content
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong links with local community and many opportunities for involvement
Communication: School works closely with families to support attendance
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can share views via Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff ensure pupils understand the consequences of their actions
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors challenge leaders to drive improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare; strong culture of tolerance and kindness
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are empathetic and take responsibility for their actions
Extracurricular Offerings: Vast number of clubs, annual school musical theatre on a professional stage
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Nearly all pupils take part in at least one club
Career Counselling Services: Careers education and guidance is prioritized
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching ensures SEND pupils are supported well
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The Swanage School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 343 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | 8.3 | 11.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | -0.02 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 42% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.94% | 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 | 8% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.31 | 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 | 84% | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.21% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 47% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 34.33% | 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 | 5% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.57 | 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 | 93% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.62% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 39% 7 | 18.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 1 | 30.84% | 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 | 40% | 18.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 15 | 6.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 16 | 10.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.27 | 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 | 94% | 85.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 48 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 38.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.39% | 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 | 0.54 | 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 | 47.7 | 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 | 32% 6 | 23.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 1 | 37.28% | 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 | 50% | 20.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 4 | 8.93% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 9 | 13.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.61 | 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 | 88% | 78.06% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 24% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.24% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.47% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 41 | 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 | 38% | 23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 37.29% | 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 | 54% | 23.07% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 10.39% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 12.11% | 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 | - | 84.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.56% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.31% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 | 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Swanage School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
