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Uffculme School
- 2.8 (8 reviews)
- Secondary
- Uffculme EX15 3AG
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress and achieve highly in their GCSE examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary. Students are extremely polite and have excellent attitudes to learning. They feel safe and secure in a nurturing environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have very strong subject knowledge and use this well to plan lessons which stimulate and challenge students.
Current Educational Practices: The school uses the performance management system well to provide training matched to teachers鈥� needs and the needs of the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: The vast majority of parents are pleased with the way the school teaches and cares for their children.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their children's progress and events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are handled swiftly and effectively by the school leadership.
Actions for Quality Improvement: An inspirational headteacher has raised the quality of teaching and increased achievement levels.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is very little bullying; when it does occur, it is dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff manage behaviour exceptionally well and provide a safe environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students have many opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities which help them develop into well-rounded people.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities help in balancing academic and personal development.
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Uffculme School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1069 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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providing pupils with the highest-quality educational possibilities for all aptitudes and skills. Although attainment is exceptional, it goes beyond mere performance. Our goal is to create young people capable of meeting the demands of an intricate, global society. We promote community involvement in addition to academic excellence and have a distinguished legacy in outdoor education, musical, theatrical, and sporting enrichment. Students and instructors alike enjoy working together at Uffculme. We have a strong culture built on the fundamental principles of decency, respect, and tolerance. We actively encourage self-discipline, self-respect, resilience, and responsibility while setting high standards for behaviour. These ideals give our young people the self-assurance to participate in society and the character development necessary for them to thrive on their chosen career pathways. To read or download the student absence request form, please click here.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 71% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 9.70% |
| 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 | 0.91 | 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 | 57.9 | 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 | 71% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 37.96% | 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 | 26% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 2.46 | 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% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 54.9 | 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 | 72% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 38.67% | 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% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 2.47 | 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 | 95% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.65% | 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 | 0.68 | 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 | 57.3 | 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 | 64% | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 39.78% | 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 | 17% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 2 | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 2.6 | 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% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.49% | 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 | 0.67 | 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 | 54.6 | 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 | 64% 1 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 1 | 41.02% | 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 | 21% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 2 | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 2.59 | 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% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.56% | 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 | 1.01 | 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 | 59.3 | 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 | 65% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 39.54% | 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% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.82% | 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 | 96% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.88% | 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 | 28th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Uffculme School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
