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Barkham Pre-School
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Barkham Pre-School
- Secondary
- Derby DE73 5UB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Children make good progress in communication and personal skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Children behave well, share and take turns.
Qualifications and Training: Two staff hold qualified teacher status and two have relevant childcare qualifications at level 3.
Current Educational Practices: Staff use effective procedures to manage children's allergies and develop children's love of books and stories.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are well-supported by leaders, but could improve spontaneous learning opportunities during mealtimes.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents love the family feel of the pre-school and comment on their child's progress.
Communication: Parents feel well-informed through informal discussions and formal meetings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders attend network meetings to keep up-to-date with safeguarding and SEND procedures.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made improvements to the garden and increased security since the last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are alert to signs of neglect and abuse, and know how to report concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Risk assessments effectively identify and mitigate hazards.
Extracurricular Offerings: Children have fun and develop motor skills with activities like making tree decorations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff have high expectations for each child, including those with SEND.
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About Us
Barkham Pre-School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1807 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The 1971-founded Barkham Pre-school offers a joyful, safe, and engaging atmosphere where your kid can grow, explore, and have fun.
Our mission is to give children educational opportunities through a wide range of structured activities and play, and we collaborate with parents to support each child's positive transition from home to school.
With a limit of 24 children per session, we cater to kids between the ages of 2 and 5.
In the context of a family, parents and siblings are just as much a part of our neighbourhood as our kids are.
We take great pleasure in our individualised learning method, which ensures that each child's pre-school experience matches their specific requirements, follows their interests, and fully prepares them for a seamless transition to reception.
We have a fantastic group of caring, dedicated, and highly qualified employees who work to foster a positive environment.
Our goal as a Pre-school Learning Alliance (PLA) member is to have staff members who have received specialised training.
A committee of parents oversees the community organisation Barkham Pre-school.
Therefore, parent participation is crucial to the smooth operation of the preschool.
The committee is in charge of the pre-financial school's arrangements, and members are chosen yearly at the AGM in July.
The committee hires the personnel, who are then in charge of the day-to-day operations and all the children in their care.
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Our mission is to give children educational opportunities through a wide range of structured activities and play, and we collaborate with parents to support each child's positive transition from home to school.
With a limit of 24 children per session, we cater to kids between the ages of 2 and 5.
In the context of a family, parents and siblings are just as much a part of our neighbourhood as our kids are.
We take great pleasure in our individualised learning method, which ensures that each child's pre-school experience matches their specific requirements, follows their interests, and fully prepares them for a seamless transition to reception.
We have a fantastic group of caring, dedicated, and highly qualified employees who work to foster a positive environment.
Our goal as a Pre-school Learning Alliance (PLA) member is to have staff members who have received specialised training.
A committee of parents oversees the community organisation Barkham Pre-school.
Therefore, parent participation is crucial to the smooth operation of the preschool.
The committee is in charge of the pre-financial school's arrangements, and members are chosen yearly at the AGM in July.
The committee hires the personnel, who are then in charge of the day-to-day operations and all the children in their care.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 66% | 98% | 4% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.70% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.22 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 66% | 29.27% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 43.96% | 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 | 20% | 22.92% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 9.58% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 14% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 86.39% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.11% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.39% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.22% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.83% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.22% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 54.1 | 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 | 58% | 32.77% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 47% | 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 | 70% | 24.88% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 11.62% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 15.46% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.1 | 2.97 | 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 | - | 89.06% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.44% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.78% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.06% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.2 | 28.54 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.82 | 26.55 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.70% | 13.53% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 293 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.25% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.38% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 14.63% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.89 | 31.38 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.71 | 28.67 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.1% | 19.14% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 398 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.38% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.38% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 14.13% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barkham Pre-School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1