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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is ambitious and sequenced well to ensure it builds on prior learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and purposeful atmosphere in most lessons; instances of low-level disruption swiftly managed.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective interventions for those who struggle to read; targeted support for pupils with SEND.
Teacher Engagement: The trust supports staff with professional development programs, enhancing their skills.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers use questioning and activities to ensure understanding and recap prior learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery between classrooms, mainly affecting secondary lessons.
Communication with Parents: The school promotes communication through Ofsted Parent View and other feedback mechanisms.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are determined to improve the school and act accurately based on evaluations.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Implemented consistent strategies and professional development to support curriculum development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils understand the behaviour policy; primary pupils behave well; secondary pupils mostly behave well.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: There is a focus on personal, social, and health education fostering tolerance and respect.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Various clubs including debate, coding, and sporting activities.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive high-quality careers guidance preparing them for next stages.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils in Year 6 are well prepared to transition to secondary education.
Support for SEND: School quickly identifies pupils with SEND and provides them with supportive strategies.
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Christ's College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 761 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-18 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | - |
| 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 | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 102 | 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 | 53% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.03% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 104 2 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 102 | 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 | 57% 1 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 10.55% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 102 2 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 101 | 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 | 56% 9 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 9.7% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 47% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.94% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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 | -0.56 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 38% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 42.88% | 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 | 43% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.69 | 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 | 100% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.85% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 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 | 38% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 48.17% | 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 | 30% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.1 | 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% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.16% | 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 | 0.58 | 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 | 52.8 | 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 | 47% 11 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 14 | 43.1% | 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 | 37% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 12 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 11 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.76 | 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 | 92% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 38 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 36% 4 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 10 | 43.68% | 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 | 53% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 4 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.87 | 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% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 39 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | 43.8 | 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 | 32% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 49.53% | 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 | 21% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 19.2% | 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 | 95% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 38 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.75% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.66 5 | 28.63 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.84% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 86% | 64.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 11.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 11.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 6.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.69 4 | 30.52 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.00 3 | 31.65 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 11.56% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 46.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 5.8% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.05 | 30.25 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.33 | 33.23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.3% | 14.96% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 72% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 6.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.75% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Christ's College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1