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Alfreton Park Community Special School
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Alfreton Park Community Special School
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- Alfreton DE55 7AL
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well with most meeting targets and making good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classes are calm and quiet; pupils nearly always have excellent attitudes to learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Extra help is provided for any pupils who are falling behind.
Teacher Engagement: Staff teams work very well together.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is good and pupils learn well in lessons.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teaching does not include enough use of symbols or other communication aids.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents and carers are regularly consulted.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates well with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers, pupils and others are very happy with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts effectively while waiting for the appointment of a new headteacher.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Effective strategies have been introduced to improve teaching and learning.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The staff manage pupils’ behaviour very well, and pupils feel safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour and safety are outstanding; pupils have excellent attitudes to learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Relationships between staff and pupils are outstanding.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Additional staff are provided for activities such as the after-school club.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The emphasis on personal development supports balancing academics well.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The sixth form is good and prepares students very well for life after school.
Support for SEND: The school provides additional educational help and supports families for pupils with significant needs.
Subjects Offered: Subjects include personal, social and health education, reading, English, mathematics, and science.
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Alfreton Park Community Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 129 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-19 | 5-16 | 5-20 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.3 | 5.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | - | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.11% | 7.4% |
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 | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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% | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 9.69% |
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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | - | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 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 | - | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.49% | 9.14% |
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 | - | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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% | 54.08% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.32% | 8.17% |
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 | - | - |
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 | - | 28.94% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 19.88% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.69% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.8% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 89.54% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.63% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.22% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.54% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.74% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.72% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 18.74% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.52% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.98% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 5 | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 22.25% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.79% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.23% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 2 | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.71% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 20.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.58% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.65% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 7 | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.51% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 21.17% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.56% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 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 | 2 | 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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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alfreton Park Community Special School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1