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De La Salle School
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- Basildon SS14 2LA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make strong progress in a range of subjects including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school with positive attitudes to learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and enjoy school
Academic Progress: Broad curriculum, but key stage 3 expectations need raising
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have high expectations and are well-supported by training and development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use training opportunities to encourage and support teacher's professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers ensure learning activities match pupils' needs, but a minority do not provide appropriate challenge or support.
Qualifications and Training: Useful training programs enhance teachers' skills
Current Educational Practices: Secure subject knowledge usage
Strengths and Challenges: Low staff turnover; key stage 3 expectations need improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents commented positively on how their children had grown in confidence since joining the school.
Communication: Parents feel well-informed about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are more than happy with the school and wouldn't send their child anywhere else.
Communication: School communicates effectively on progress and events
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback from 47 parents surveyed
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge leaders and ensure pupil safety
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders working on increasing workplace experiences
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective and swift action has brought stability post-leadership breakdown.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Priorities for improvement include better use of additional adults and planning learning activities well-matched to pupils' needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The large majority of pupils feel that teachers deal with any instances of bullying effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well-cared for, incidents of derogatory language are rare.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils learn about internet safety and knife crime dangers
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High conduct expectations and close staff support
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide variety of extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for pupils to pursue their interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers encourage and support pupils in balancing academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of clubs including sports and arts
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages broad interests development
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive appropriate guidance about future careers and options for education, employment or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for their next steps.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive career guidance and advice
Preparation for Sixth Form: Close work with employers and apprenticeship providers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Ambitious curriculum with tailored support
Managing and Supporting SEND: Progress of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities varies due to inconsistent planning and use of additional adults.
Subjects Offered: Almost all pupils study a modern foreign language along with other standard subjects.
Subjects Offered: Most students study languages until the end of Year 11
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About Us
De La Salle School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 755 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Within this section you can access our latest Ofsted Report, read our Mission Statement and find out information about the Language College and all of thedepartments within the school. You can also view members of the School Governing Body and the Leadership Team. De La Salle School is a small, thriving Catholic comprehensive school for boys and girls aged from eleven to sixteen. Our school is situated on the northern side of Basildon in one of the most attractive sites in South Essex. As a Catholic school we respect and value all faiths, beliefs and cultures and welcome students who wish to share in a Catholic education. Developing spiritual, social and moral core values for all members of the community. identifying, nurturing and monitoring individual talents and skills so that all students and staff can achieve their full potential. identifying, nurturing and monitoring individual talents and skills so that all students and staff can achieve their full potential Providing a secure, happy and purposeful learning environment in which the highest academic standards can be achieved and maintained. Fostering a spirit of respect and service within our local and wider community. Providing opportunities and challenges to encourage confidence, self-esteem and a true sense of self belief in personal achievement. Our greatest resource is our team of well-qualified, dedicated staff whose creative professionalism enables each pupil to flourish and realise individual potential. Parents are always
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 17.40% |
| 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 42% | 31.55% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 46.08% | 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 | 71% | 25.59% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 15.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.10 | 2.86 | 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 | 91% | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 32.95% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 29.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.34% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.69% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 36% | 35.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 49.51% | 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 | 75% | 25.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 13.44% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 17.99% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 3.09 | 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 | 95% | 92.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.33% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 35.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 32.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.59% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.59% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.23% | 2.15% |
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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 | 0.17 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 37% 3 | 30.29% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 46.61% | 43.34% |
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 | 68% | 26.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 10 | 11.7% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 11 | 17.67% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.97 | 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% | 93.15% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 35.15% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 31.48% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.04% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.98% | 2.76% |
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 | 44.9 | 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 | 40% 1 | 31.76% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 9 | 48.21% | 42.58% |
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 | 51% | 24.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 12 | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 10 | 16.7% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.07 | 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 | 95% | 86.42% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 73.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 32.61% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32.39% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.1% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.32% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.51% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.99% | 2.06% |
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 | 0.48 | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 39% | 34.43% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 50.91% | 43.04% |
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 | 64% | 27.28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 16.8% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 18.51% | 16.23% |
| 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 | 90% | 87.47% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 72.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 35.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 34.61% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 7.29% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.6% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.96% | 2.46% |
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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 |
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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at De La Salle School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
