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Alderwasley Hall School
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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
Does the school meet the independent school standards? Yes
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Academic Progress: Bespoke help for early readers and closing gaps in knowledge
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations, well-established routines
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Bespoke help, pupils catch up quickly
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel very well supported by leaders
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers challenge pupils to do well, strong subject knowledge
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Expert guidance valued, staff improve their practice through training
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents play key role in supporting learning
Communication with Parents: Clear communication through EHC plans
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate school's impact on child's future
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong relationships, staff resolve issues effectively
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders plan curriculum meticulously, support staff and pupils
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is uncommon, resolved effectively
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils generally courteous and respectful
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive risk assessments and support plans
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities like music and sports
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students enjoy weekly enrichment activities
Outdoor Facilities: Plans to re-wild the school's post-16 site
Career Counselling Services: Highly comprehensive careers programme
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum prepares students for adulthood
Support for SEND: Seamless integration of education and therapy
Subjects Offered: Curriculums suited to pupils' needs in multiple subjects
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Alderwasley Hall School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

It has 121 students from age 5-20 yr.

At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Alderwasley DE56 2SR
Phase of Education All-through All-through All-through
Type Special Schools Special Schools Special Schools
Snobe grade
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Outstanding
Age range 5-20 2-19 5-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio - 6.3 5.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 25% - 0%
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 11.8 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 25% 28.94% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 43.48% 42.99%

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% 19.88% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.69% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.8% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 0.64 2.67 2.82

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 - 89.54% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 140 144
Pupils staying in education - 80.63% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider - 36.22% 32.75%
School sixth forms - 27.54% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges - 6.26% 10.22%
Other education destinations - 10.74% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.89% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment - 4.07% 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 10.3 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 17% 31.72% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 17% 44.28% 45.26%

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% 18.74% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 10.52% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 13.98% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 0.64 2.76 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 - 85.82% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 131 140
Pupils staying in education - 79.75% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider - 36.82% 34.03%
School sixth forms - 26.93% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges - 7.61% 10.38%
Other education destinations - 8.39% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.09% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment - 3% 2.15%

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 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 20% 15 29.63% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 20% 12 44.55% 43.34%

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% 22.25% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 10.79% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 15.23% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 0.43 2.77 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 - 83.69% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 126 135
Pupils staying in education - 73.69% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider - 34.63% 33.3%
School sixth forms - 27.29% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges - 8.91% 8.45%
Other education destinations - 2.83% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 6.43% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.63% 2.76%

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 2.6 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 5% 28.71% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 8% 2 42.79% 42.58%

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% 20.5% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.58% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.65% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 0.17 2.66 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 - 90.43% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 151 140
Pupils staying in education - 77.43% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 39.25% 28.32%
School sixth forms - 31.21% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 6.11% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 1.21% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 5.57% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.21% 2.06%

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 5.8 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% 29.51% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 6% 44.71% 43.04%

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% 21.17% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 13.56% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 14.71% 16.23%
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 - 87.79% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 160 144
Pupils staying in education - 76% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider - 42.83% 30.56%
School sixth forms - 33.13% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 4.63% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0.21% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 8.96% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.79% 2.46%
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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 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025

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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 - 24th Jul 2025
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