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Westhaven School
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- Weston-super-Mare BS23 4UT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect differences. School is calm.
Academic Progress: Older pupils well-prepared for next stage. Curriculum for pupils with complex needs inconsistent.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Provision for pupils with complex SEND too variable. Needs improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff's well-being is good and morale is high.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Inconsistent curriculum implementation affects skill-building.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Lack of consistent practice in early reading; staff subject knowledge varies.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Mixed satisfaction; some parents are happy while others disappointed.
Communication with Parents: Varied parental feedback; some feel needs are unmet.
Parent Satisfaction: Parent views are divided, indicating inconsistency in meeting special educational needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Interim leaders address disruptions; focus on re-establishing vision.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Curriculum coherence and staff knowledge need improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying concerns taken seriously; pupils feel safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are respectful and understand each other's SEND.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High expectations and careful monitoring of behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Range of extra-curricular activities available.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils develop interests and talents alongside academics.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education and work experience expand pupils鈥� outlook.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Older pupils鈥� curriculum aligned with future needs; successful transitions.
Support for SEND: Provision for complex SEND needs improvement; inconsistent adaptations.
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About Us
Westhaven School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 181 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
B-
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-18 | 3-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7 | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 4% | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.3% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.6 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 94 4 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.04% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -12.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 4 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.43% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.2 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 94 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -13.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -17.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -16.6 | Well Below Average |
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 | -1.25 | 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 | 8.9 | 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 | 4% | 28.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 12% | 43.13% | 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% | 17.56% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.38% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.53 | 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 | 93% | 95.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 172 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 42.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.23% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 23% | 17.85% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.08% | 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 | -1.69 | 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 | 10.6 | 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 | 4% | 30.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 44.25% | 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 | 0% | 19.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.75% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.25% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.87 | 2.9 | 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% | 88.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 48.36% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 33% | 7.79% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.43% | 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 | -1.8 | 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 | 2.4 | 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 | 0% | 29.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.07% | 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 | 0% | 24.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.27% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | 91% | 86.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 45% | 12.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.64% | 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 | -1.75 | 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 | 0% | 34.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 52% | 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% | 22.23% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.15% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.27 | 3.12 | 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 | 100% | 77.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 71.27% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 91% | 39.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.64% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 | -1.74 | 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 | 2.8 | 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 | 0% | 32.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.77% | 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% | 29.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.85% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.31% | 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% | 87.45% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.91% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.27% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.36% | 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westhaven School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
