The Yellow House School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Yellow House School
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The Yellow House School
- Secondary
- Sible Hedingham CO9 3HX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Individualised curriculums help pupils achieve well through high-quality support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, using effective strategies to manage their feelings and emotions.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive ongoing training and support, improving subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present information clearly and provide thoughtful activities and resources.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality support from key workers; some inconsistencies in addressing knowledge gaps.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are supported via a carefully planned induction process.
Communication: Parents are positive about the school's communication and support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding and address concerns tenaciously.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders must ensure consistent identification and addressing of gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding training and procedures are in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders carefully design curriculum to teach pupils how to keep safe.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment opportunities such as visits to historical sites enhance learning.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive one-to-one careers guidance and support from key workers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have an education, health, and care plan ensuring their needs are met.
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The Yellow House School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 16 students from age 13-17 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 13-17 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| 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 | - | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.46% | 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 | - | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 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 | - | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.73% | 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 | 7.1 | 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% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.94% | 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% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 3.12 | 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 | - | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 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 | - | 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 | 5.9 | 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 | 0% | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.05% | 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% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.21 | 3 | 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 | - | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.01% | 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 | - | 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% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.68% | 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% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 3.1 | 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 | - | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 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 | - | 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 | 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 | 0% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.46% | 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% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.71% | 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 | - | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 |
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