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Adelaide School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect and support one another, and are confident and self-assured.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well with tailored curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils showcase respectful conduct and positive learning attitude
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from high-quality opportunities for ongoing training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are knowledgeable, skilled, and highly effective in their practice.
Strengths and Challenges: The staff team is highly skilled and effective.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from extensive training and network meetings
Current Educational Practices: Teachers expertly address gaps in pupils' knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: High expertise and staff well-being support highlighted
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents praise the school wholeheartedly and are involved.
Communication: Leaders listen to parents and improve the lives of their children.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents describe the school as truly excellent in all areas.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value nuanced support provided by school
Communication: School provides help to support children's reading at home
Parent Satisfaction: Parents hold school in high regard
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are open, honest, and tackle concerns decisively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders support teachers to challenge pupils for more rapid progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees provide effective support and challenge
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum design ensures student success
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive personal and social development programs
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of subjects on offer.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-designed curriculum prepares pupils well for life.
Extracurricular Offerings: Impressive activities program increases confidence
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth form students skillfully engage in school life
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive outstanding impartial careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Plans for re-opening the sixth form are well-formed.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers education and work experience
Preparation for Sixth Form: Tailored curriculum prepares students well for future
Managing and Supporting SEND: Funding for SEN is used with care and precision, leading to excellent progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Skilled staff support SEND pupils' needs effectively
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve a broad range of qualifications including GCSEs and vocational qualifications.
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Adelaide School is a top rated, Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 91 students from age 9-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
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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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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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 | - | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.41% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 83 3 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 89 1 | 102 | 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% | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 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 | -15.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -19.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -14.5 | 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 | 80 10 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 90 2 | 102 | 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% | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.07% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 90 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 92 | 101 | 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% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.47% | 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 | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -16.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.2 | 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 | -3.35 | 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 | 3.2 | 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 | 0% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 41.84% | 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% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.65 | 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 | 79% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.42% | 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 | -3.07 | 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 | 4.3 | 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% | 32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.74% | 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% | 19.68% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.91 | 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 | 79% | 91.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 144 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 86.17% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 37.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.33% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 29% | 7.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.58% | 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 | -2.58 | 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 | 10.8 | 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 | 8% | 33.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 48% | 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% | 20.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.53 | 3 | 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 | 88% | 82.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 35.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.41% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.91% | 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 | -2.68 | 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 | 5.4 | 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% | 35.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 52.55% | 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% | 22.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.03% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 3.11 | 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 | - | 77.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 144 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.09% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.68% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 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 | -1.53 | 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 | 22.6 | 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 | 13% | 31.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 47.14% | 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% | 20.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.39% | 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 | - | 81.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 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
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Student teacher ratio at Adelaide School
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