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Acorn Park School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Banham NR16 2HU
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Structured curriculums help pupils thrive, achieving qualifications, including GCSEs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Clear routines and high expectations foster pupils' love for learning.
Qualifications and Training: New staff quickly understand needs; trained to enhance subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality training and thorough monitoring support exceptional teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud members of the community, supporting pupils to thrive.
Opportunities for Involvement: School works with parents to create bespoke curriculums.
Communication: Collaborative work with parents for pupil's next stages.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective checks on education quality; swift action on recommendations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders act quickly on expert recommendations to enhance provision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Skilled staff support pupils in managing feelings; safeguarding effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop confidence and independence, securing vital life skills.
Extracurricular Offerings: Comprehensive enrichment programme promotes new interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Varied activities help pupils discover hidden talents.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form work experience prepares students for life beyond school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils' needs catered with individualized strategies and exceptional support.
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Acorn Park School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 128 students from age 4-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 8.3 | 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 | 0% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.67% | 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% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.43 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.43% | 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% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.51% | 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% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.39% | 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 | 2.7 | 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 | 0% | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 44.56% | 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% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.81% | 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 | 2.4 | 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% | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.69% | 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% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.66% | 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 | 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 | 14% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 38.88% | 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% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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