Headstart
- All-through
- Ninfield TN33 9EG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve a range of nationally recognised qualifications like BTECs, GCSEs, and A levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Relationships ensure that pupils feel secure and respected, promoting positive attitudes.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders work closely with parents and carers to identify the best curriculum pathway for each pupil to ensure success.
Teacher Engagement: Staff love working in the school and contribute positively to the school environment.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Lessons are typically purposeful, and pupils are hard-working, reflecting the effective teaching.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders monitor and support individual pupils' needs, although tasks sometimes need better adaptation.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents praise the quality of communication between school and home.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are appreciative of the school's efforts and improvements in their children's attendance and learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have made notable improvements in behaviour and staff well-being.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: There have been significant reductions in the need to use positive handling; leaders should further improve curriculum adaptation and governance accountability.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and know whom to speak to if worried. Leaders monitor attendance closely.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Calm and friendly starts to the day with high expectations for behaviour. Positive relationships are encouraged.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: A therapeutic and supportive environment helps pupils grow in confidence and rediscover an interest in learning.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils engage in activities such as preparing breakfast, playing cricket, and music lessons.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Outdoor learning in extensive land-based provision enhances both academic and personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils help with tasks like feeding and moving the animals, contributing to their learning experience.
Career Counselling Services: The school’s innovative careers programme significantly contributes to pupils' preparation for future education or employment.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education, both personally and academically.
Support for SEND: Staff and pupils work together to assess progress against individualised targets based on EHC plans.
Subjects Offered: Pupils have access to subjects and qualifications like music, equine studies, and horticulture that interest them the most.
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Headstart is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 43 students from age 5-21 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On the fringes of the village of Ninfield in the county of East Sussex, stands the Headstart School.
All pupils should be given the opportunity to learn how to make decisions that will improve their prospects of living a full life in the community.
In addition to the more traditional fields of academic study, we provide a wide choice of vocational lessons.
The school is firmly committed to the staff's professional growth, and each term includes in-service training.
For all students, praise and rewards are used as powerful motivators.
Weekly updates are provided to parents, guardians, and carers on a student's academic, social, and personal development.
Finally, we'll offer a customised learning programme created to cater to your child's unique interests and academic requirements.
In addition to helping your child's physical, communication, intellectual, personal, and social skills grow, this will address cultural and creative studies.
We are dedicated about modifying our curriculum in a meaningful way to assist kids attain their potential and we have high teacher to student ratios.
View our most recent Ofsted report by clicking the link or the image below, or by visiting http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/134148.
By clicking the URL https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/, you can access the Ofsted Parent View website.
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All pupils should be given the opportunity to learn how to make decisions that will improve their prospects of living a full life in the community.
In addition to the more traditional fields of academic study, we provide a wide choice of vocational lessons.
The school is firmly committed to the staff's professional growth, and each term includes in-service training.
For all students, praise and rewards are used as powerful motivators.
Weekly updates are provided to parents, guardians, and carers on a student's academic, social, and personal development.
Finally, we'll offer a customised learning programme created to cater to your child's unique interests and academic requirements.
In addition to helping your child's physical, communication, intellectual, personal, and social skills grow, this will address cultural and creative studies.
We are dedicated about modifying our curriculum in a meaningful way to assist kids attain their potential and we have high teacher to student ratios.
View our most recent Ofsted report by clicking the link or the image below, or by visiting http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/134148.
By clicking the URL https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/, you can access the Ofsted Parent View website.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-21 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 6.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.56% | 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 | - | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.45 | 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 | - | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.72% | 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 | 3.2 | 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 | 0% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.69% | 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 | 0% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.18 | 2.74 | 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 | - | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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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 | 3.5 | 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% | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.08% | 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% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.1 | 2.66 | 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 | - | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 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 | - | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.61% | 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 | - | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | - | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.83% | 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 | - | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.36% | 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 | - | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.09% | 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 | - | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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