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Kelford School
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- Rotherham S61 2NU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Academic Progress: Personalized curriculum addresses specific needs ensuring strong progress from individual starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm learning environments, and pupils are supported to engage with learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Family support worker developed systems to support parents ensuring regular attendance.
Academic Progress: Personalized learning meets individual needs; aspirations are high.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils happy, few bullying incidents; respect taught.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff help pupils ready for learning; focus on triggers of behavior.
Teacher Engagement: Training allows teachers to plan individually for pupils ensuring personalized education.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching quality has continued to improve ensuring good learning and achievement for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Proud to work here; receive effective support from leadership.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High aspirations, effective phonics teaching helps student progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff well-trained, supportive; some subjects more developed.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Variable effectiveness in teaching assistants' deployment; effective when engaging pupils well.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Efforts made by staff to find out how children are developing at home.
Communication with Parents: Parents are kept well informed of their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that their children are making progress and appreciate the staff's efforts.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parent View allows feedback; opportunities for involvement available.
Communication with Parents: Regular updates on progress through Ofsted surveys.
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback, informed decisions about inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership team ensures safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Introduced a new personalized curriculum and increased parental involvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership provides effective support, meets pupil needs.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Curriculum under review; developing new subject systems.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is effective with vigilant and knowledgeable staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Calm classroom environments with minimal disruption managed well.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Ongoing opportunities for pupils to learn how to keep themselves safe.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Few bullying incidents, trained staff for safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Happy pupils, reinforced expectations of respect.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Warm environment; deep understanding aids attendance.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Sixth form offers a wide range of vocational opportunities alongside English and mathematics.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Curriculum builds independence skills such as independent travel and preparing lunch.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Limited clubs; desire for more activities noted.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Opportunities to try new things; balance needed.
Outdoor Facilities: Large equipment, limited access for mobility issues.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Successful transitions from early years through to sixth form seen as strengths by parents.
Career Counselling Services: Work experience supported; aided career decisions.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Focus on independence and active community life.
Support for SEND: Personalized education available to all; non-verbal child started to communicate due to staff efforts.
Support for SEND: Catered needs including autism, learning difficulties.
Subjects Offered: Deep dives in mathematics, early reading, STEM.
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About Us
Kelford School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 144 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal is for our school to be a supportive, forward-thinking, warm, and nurturing environment where everyone is valued and heard. To fulfil their potential and be ready for the next stage of their lives, we wish to assist and push everyone. We uphold high standards and are proud of our successes, accomplishments, and work. Pupil Voice enables all students to express their needs, preferences, and control. Encouragement for all students to be as independent as they can be. D ignity means always exercising the utmost consideration and care. The right to obtain a well-rounded, high-quality, individualised learning programme is known as entitlement.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 5-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6 | 8.2 | 5.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 5% | - |
| 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 | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 52.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.34% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well Below 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 | - | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 59.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.1% | 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 | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.6 | Well 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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | 0% | 56.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.96% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 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 | 0% | 55.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.4% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.18% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.73% | 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 | - | 19.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.23% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.73% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.59 | 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% | 86.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.12% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 29.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.82% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.47% | 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 | -1.91 | 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 | 0% | 31.38% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.86% | 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% | 13.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.79 | 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 | - | 85.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 169 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.35% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.41% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.53% | 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 | - | 22.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.93 | 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% | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 25.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 21.64% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.07% | 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 | - | 29.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.13% | 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 | - | 15.69% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.84 | 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 | - | 79.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 177 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.15% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.62% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.85% | 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 | - | 29.27% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.33% | 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 | - | 19.6% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11% | 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 | - | 78.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.85% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.15% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.77% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 9.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.15% | 2.45% |
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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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th 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 | 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kelford School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1