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APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own
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APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own
- All-through
- Perlethorpe cum Budby NG22 9EX
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Based on the inspection date: 01 February 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | No |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: High behavioural expectations met, pupils polite and respectful
Academic Progress: Leaders developed sequenced curriculum, students make informed choices.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships and understanding of diversity reinforced.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Reading support enhanced, pupils receive targeted help.
Academic Progress: Curriculum not sufficiently ambitious, pupils do not learn as well as they should
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff help pupils manage feelings but need structured specialist support
Teacher Engagement: Teachers adapt teaching to engage pupils, using resources well
Teacher Engagement: Staff well-trained in safeguarding responsibilities.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Improved curriculum positively affects student progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: SEND training and support systems enhanced.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers have good subject knowledge but lack ambitious curriculums
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff work well together, but need clearer learning goals
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents positive about school; child happy and engaged
Communication with Parents: School provides necessary policies and information
Parent Satisfaction: Parents report happiness with school environment
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond appropriately, work with external agencies
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Swift actions taken to improve provision and meet standards.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Progressive curriculum and strategic leadership improvements made.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Need to develop more ambitious, well-sequenced curriculums
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, well-trained staff
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive atmosphere, pupils learn to adjust behaviour
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Well-maintained premises, effective risk assessments
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong safeguarding culture maintained.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff attentive to pupil needs, swift intervention.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Opportunities include gardening, horse-riding, cooking
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy a range of activities, supported by staff
Outdoor Facilities: Includes horticulture and outdoor education
Career Counselling Services: Structured careers advice integrated into PSHE.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils receive individualised career guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Not all receive clear, impartial careers advice
Support for SEND: Engagement with external specialists to support SEND pupils.
Support for SEND: Lack of structured specialist support and therapy
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum including English, math, art, swimming, vocational qualifications
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APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 17 students from age 5-19 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Student teacher ratio | - | 6.6 | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
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