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Belvidere School
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- Shrewsbury SY2 5RJ
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Belvidere School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 855 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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In the county town of Shrewsbury, Belvidere School is a renowned and effective institution.
Over 820 pupils between the ages of 11 and 16 are enrolled.
Since the 1980s, the school has substantially expanded in size, which is largely attributable to its long-term performance over the past 20 years.
Following an inspection in November 2013, Ofsted rated Belvidere as "Outstanding."
Belvidere students make outstanding academic progress, and we are very pleased of their accomplishments.
Belvidere has consistently ranked high in performance rankings for Shropshire schools in recent years for the GCSE, and it has been especially satisfying to see our pupils' outstanding achievement acknowledged.
Our continued commitment to high standards is a crucial contributing to Ofsted's "Outstanding" rating.
Our pastoral support systems are a major asset, and in addition to having high expectations for kids in the classroom, we also place a high importance on their personal, social, and emotional growth.
Our expectations for our kids' conduct and work ethic are quite high, and in recent years, exemplary behaviour has been the result.
Our main goal is to give our young people the knowledge, abilities, and character traits they need to excel in school, in life, and in the workforce.
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Over 820 pupils between the ages of 11 and 16 are enrolled.
Since the 1980s, the school has substantially expanded in size, which is largely attributable to its long-term performance over the past 20 years.
Following an inspection in November 2013, Ofsted rated Belvidere as "Outstanding."
Belvidere students make outstanding academic progress, and we are very pleased of their accomplishments.
Belvidere has consistently ranked high in performance rankings for Shropshire schools in recent years for the GCSE, and it has been especially satisfying to see our pupils' outstanding achievement acknowledged.
Our continued commitment to high standards is a crucial contributing to Ofsted's "Outstanding" rating.
Our pastoral support systems are a major asset, and in addition to having high expectations for kids in the classroom, we also place a high importance on their personal, social, and emotional growth.
Our expectations for our kids' conduct and work ethic are quite high, and in recent years, exemplary behaviour has been the result.
Our main goal is to give our young people the knowledge, abilities, and character traits they need to excel in school, in life, and in the workforce.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 62% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 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 | 0.00 | 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 | 44.5 | 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 | 46% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 35.89% | 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 | 25% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.28 | 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 | 95% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 6.95% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 49% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 41.16% | 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 | 36% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.52 | 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 | 96% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 80% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4% | 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.
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.
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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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Belvidere School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
