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Alderman Knight School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Tewkesbury GL20 8JJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress in all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show excellent attitudes to learning and enjoy lessons. Behaviour is excellent.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve extremely well from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they are respectful and responsible.
Qualifications and Training: New staff benefit from induction and training provided.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure continual improvement and up-to-date training for staff.
Strengths and Challenges: New staff lack specialist knowledge in SEND but receive support.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have strong subject expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Staff select effective approaches to aid learning.
Strengths and Challenges: No noted significant challenges with teaching staff.
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular forum involving pupils and their parents focuses on preparing for adulthood.
Communication: Governors are well informed about the school’s work through high-quality reports.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents identified the school’s support of social and emotional abilities as a strength.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through various school activities.
Communication: School ensures parents are informed of children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are delighted with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors meet with designated leaders frequently to address concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The headteacher ensures continual school improvement since the previous inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is proactive in conflict resolution.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continuously seeking improvements in education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School records indicate that bullying rarely occurs. Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong arrangements ensure health and safety requirements are met.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand importance of safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Offerings: Primary sport premium is used well to increase the range of sports and physical activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils successfully balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements like work experience placements.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides access to a good range of practical resources, including computers and physical activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich variety including outdoor education and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities foster independence preparing for adulthood.
Outdoor Facilities: Good facilities supporting outdoor skills development.
Career Counselling Services: The careers leader provides impartial guidance and helps identify suitable curriculum pathways.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The opening of a new sixth form better prepares pupils for life after they leave school.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers guidance available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students gain qualifications for success beyond school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure staff receive training to effectively manage and support SEND.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School excels at seeing beyond disabilities.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve GCSE passes in a wide range of subjects, aspiring to move on to A-level courses and university.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, PE.
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About Us
Alderman Knight School is a top rated, Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 233 students from age 7-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 3% 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 | 98 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.86% | 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 | -11.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.9 | 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 | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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% | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.66% | 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 | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.0 | 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 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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% | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 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 | -12.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.6 | 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.31% | 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 | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.0 | 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 | -1.16 | 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 | 8.1 | 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 | 3% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 48.04% | 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% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.43 | 3.11 | 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 | 92% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.57% | 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 | -1.56 | 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 | 8.7 | 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 | 7% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 49.98% | 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% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.37 | 3.31 | 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 | 80% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 20% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.56% | 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 | -1.43 | 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 | 6.1 | 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 | 8% | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% 2 | 50.75% | 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% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.1 | 3.32 | 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 | 95% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 32% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.11% | 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 | -1.84 | 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 | 5.8 | 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% | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 52.02% | 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 | 0% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.18 | 3.35 | 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 | 95% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 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 | -2.05 | 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 | 2.3 | 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% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.78% | 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% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.85% | 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 | 93% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.11% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alderman Knight School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1