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Exeter House Special School
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Exeter House Special School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and make good progress from often extremely low starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy their time in school, which is evident in their regular attendance.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff know pupils extremely well and provide bespoke learning activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff describe their jobs as a vocation and enjoy coming to school each day.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The quality of teaching has been successfully tackled, resulting in good pupil progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are supported well by leaders and governors; more work is needed for accountable leadership.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Most parents are highly supportive and speak positively about the school.
Parent Satisfaction: 'This is an amazing school, amazing teachers, I couldn’t be happier.'
Communication with Parents: Some parents express the need for better communication regarding their child's progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are approachable and supportive in resolving any concerns from staff and parents.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have a clear vision and high expectations for improving the school's quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying rarely happens and is quickly tackled by staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils report that they are happy and feel safe during their time at school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: There is a clear culture of safeguarding and rigorous procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: New post-16 provision includes horticulture, cooking, and needlework.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students effectively balance academic work with extracurricular activities.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students demonstrate life skills development, e.g., using sewing machines independently.
Support for SEND: Staff are unwaveringly dedicated to meeting the academic and pastoral needs of pupils with complex needs.
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Exeter House Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 173 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| Proficient Math | 81 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 4% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 81 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.3% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 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 | - | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.96% | 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 | - | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.57 | 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 | - | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.35% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.15% | 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 | - | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.96 | 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 | 100% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.07% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.21% | 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 | - | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.09 | 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 | - | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.04% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.14% | 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 | - | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.05 | 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 | - | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.92% | 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 | - | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.55% | 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 | 100% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.96% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Exeter House Special School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1