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The Fountains High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Fountains High School
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The Fountains High School
- Secondary
- Stretton DE13 0HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils follow a curriculum that closely matches their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff go the extra mile to care for pupils.
Qualifications and Training: Many staff originally joined in support roles and have now become qualified teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Staff value professional development opportunities available through the MAT.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders consider staff workload and well-being.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved in after-school clubs like dance and origami.
Communication: Leaders ensure clear communication through Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers gave favorable reviews during inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have high expectations and offer subjects preparing pupils for adult life.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are not worried about bullying; leaders deal with it quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: After-school clubs in dance and origami, residential trips, and sailing are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students run a coffee bean café and a horticultural project.
Outdoor Facilities: Vocational horticultural enterprise project called The Potting Shed.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive helpful careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in sixth form have work placements with local businesses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Learners with complex needs enjoy sensory books and other aids.
Subjects Offered: Well-planned curriculum but some subjects need better planning and sequencing.
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The Fountains High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 236 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 4.80% |
| 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 | -1.37 | 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 | 5.0 | 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% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.8% | 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% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.52 | 2.66 | 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 | 93% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 70% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.06% | 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 | - | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.03% | 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 | - | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.81 | 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% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 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 | -1.27 | 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 | 3.1 | 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% | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.4% | 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% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 2.67 | 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 | 100% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
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.
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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 | 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Fountains High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1