The Island Project School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Island Project School
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The Island Project School
- All-through
- Cheswick Green B90 4DX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make progress through a tailored curriculum and supportive teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school despite challenging behaviour, which is managed calmly by staff.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: High staffing levels and individual support plans help struggling pupils engage and progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported by leadership, with daily briefings to discuss pupil needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is effective, aided by professional experts, but needs stronger educational input for older students.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Challenges include increasing educational expertise for older pupils, while strengths lie in therapeutic and behavioural support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents describe the school’s work as 'life-changing', with strong engagement and communication.
Communication with Parents: Exceptional communication about children's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly satisfied, praising the school’s understanding of children's needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leadership effectively manages conflicts with informed communication.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership has increased qualifications on offer and maintains standards through strong oversight.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: High levels of supervision ensure any unkind behaviour is addressed promptly.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Staff manage behaviour calmly, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on welfare, with spacious indoor and outdoor areas for safe learning.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Curriculum includes trips and work-related experiences to build confidence.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Staff support balance with academic responsibilities through structured activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate indoor and outdoor spaces are well-utilized for learning and play.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Efforts include building independent living skills and offering suitable qualifications.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils receive work-related experiences, though links with employers need improvement.
Support for SEND: Tailored curriculum and individual support plans effectively meet complex needs.
Subjects Offered: Core curriculum includes English, mathematics, PSHE, creative, scientific, and physical subjects.
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About Us
The Island Project School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 13 students from age 5-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-19 | 2-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 86 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 |
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