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Houlton School
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Houlton School
- Secondary
- Clifton upon Dunsmore CV23 1ED
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn well in their lessons and take pride in their work
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well; however, some feel the behaviour policy is inconsistently applied
Qualifications and Training: The school has prioritised professional development for staff
Current Educational Practices: Regular training helps teachers craft explanations and use appropriate resources
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers are not alert to misconceptions, which hinders learning
Opportunities for Involvement: School council and clubs offer involvement opportunities
Communication: Parents can give feedback using Ofsted Parent View
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents are concerned about inconsistent application of the behaviour policy
Actions for Quality Improvement: Professional development and curriculum enhancements to improve education outcomes
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Attempts to engage with all pupils and parents to address concerns
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vision for inclusive culture not fully achieved; discriminatory language still heard
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of clubs and trips available for students
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Wide range of extracurricular activities alongside academics
Career Counselling Services: Annual careers fair and visits from professionals
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive support to follow the same ambitious curriculum
Subjects Offered: Broad creative curriculum including dance and modern foreign languages
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About Us
Houlton School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 541 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Houlton School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1