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The Corbet School
- Secondary
- Baschurch SY4 2AX
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well from average starting points, reaching above-average standards by Year 11.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students have outstanding attitudes to learning and get on well together.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects well and usually provide good or better teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use a variety of activities and clear guidance to ensure learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not consistently challenge more-able students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers believe strongly in the school's ability to teach and care for their children.
Communication: Parents are satisfied with the school's communication about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have a strong belief in the school's capabilities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders have clear plans for improvement and work closely with department leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leadership has led to a rise in achievement across all subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe, and bullying is rare. The school has protective measures for students online.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupil welfare effectively; behaviour around the school is impeccable.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students have opportunities to engage in cultural and sporting activities outside school.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Additional educational visits and extracurricular activities support academic achievement.
Outdoor Facilities: School provides diverse activities including sports clubs and Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Career Counselling Services: Guidance ensures that most students stay in education, employment, or training after Year 11.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Special educational needs students make good progress with targeted support.
Subjects Offered: Students in Year 11 are achieving better in subjects like history.
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About Us
The Corbet School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 732 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 16% |
| 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 47.8 | 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 | 46% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 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 | 55% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 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 | 96% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 51.2 | 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 | 55% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 43% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 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 | 97% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.47 | 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 | 52.3 | 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 | 60% 2 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 1 | 39.82% | 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 | 56% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 9 | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 5 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 2.53 | 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 | 96% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.6% | 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 | 0.54 | 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 | 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% 2 | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 1 | 39.22% | 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 | 42% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 21 | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 10 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.54 | 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 | 99% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.36% | 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 | 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 | 51.6 | 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 | 60% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 38.58% | 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 | 65% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 16.52% | 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 | 96% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.23% | 2.45% |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Corbet School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
