Blossom House School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Blossom House School
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Blossom House School
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- Merton KT3 6JJ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Older pupils do particularly well in a range of qualifications and accreditations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ enjoyment of school is reflected in their excellent behaviour.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff work in impressive collaboration to ensure each pupil achieves their very best.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel very well supported by leaders and work collaboratively.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Pupils benefit from the expertise and knowledge of highly trained therapists and teachers.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The strong team ethos enables all staff to learn from each other.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the difference this school makes.
Communication with Parents: Parents speak highly of the communication regarding their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have worked effectively to maintain high standards.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders ensure all independent school standards are consistently met.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and speak of kind and trusting relationships with staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils' excellent behaviour reflects their enjoyment of school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Highly positive relationships contribute to impressive behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy visits from authors, community trips, and special events like 'Blossom's Got Talent'.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils get involved in opportunities that broaden their experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoyed the residential to Epping Forest, enhancing independence.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils take part in work experience and receive career preparation support.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students attend local colleges and participate in mock interviews.
Support for SEND: The school’s curriculum supports pupils' speech, language, and communication needs.
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About Us
Blossom House School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 305 students from age 3-19 yr.
At this school, 4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
C+
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-19 | 3-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 4% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | 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 | 14.7 | 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 | 4% | 36.17% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 47.56% | 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 | 0% | 27.83% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.78 | 3.01 | 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 | - | 91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 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 | 7.1 | 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 | 0% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 40.22% | 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 | 0% | 24.06% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.18 | 2.68 | 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 | - | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.36% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.55% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.18% | 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.
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 | 12.8 | 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 | 8% | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% 4 | 37.11% | 43.41% |
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% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.7 | 2.48 | 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 | - | 92.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.27% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.45% | 2.75% |
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 | 9.6 | 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 | 0% | 24.11% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% 15 | 36.44% | 42.62% |
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% | 21.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.58 | 2.36 | 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 | - | 76.91% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.05% |
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 | 10.7 | 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 | 6% | 27.06% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 39.29% | 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 | 0% | 20.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.88% | 16.26% |
| 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 | - | 79.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.36% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.82% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.64% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.55% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.18% | 2.45% |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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