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Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
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Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
- Secondary
- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 6BX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve a wider range of qualifications, including GCSEs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave appropriately and relationships between staff and pupils are productive.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders support staff well in managing pupils’ behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value the training they receive, but have few opportunities to observe the most effective teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: There is some very high-quality teaching in the school, but teaching does not consistently challenge all groups.
Communication: Staff work well with parents and outside agencies to help protect pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders work well with agencies and families to reduce absence.
Parent Satisfaction: Not all parents fully support the school's efforts to improve attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and staff follow up concerns thoroughly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Providing more opportunities for staff to learn from the best would help improve teaching further.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with all staff well trained.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to recognize signs of risk and teach pupils about personal safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: School provides enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Tasks are well resourced considering pupils' academic, social, and emotional needs.
Career Counselling Services: Good-quality careers education and impartial guidance prepare pupils for further education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in class.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieved qualifications in English, mathematics, science, art, hospitality and catering, and design and technology.
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Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 45 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
Local authority ratio 19 : 1