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The Linden Centre - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Linden Centre
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The Linden Centre
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders identify pupil starting points accurately, providing strong support for academic and social achievements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high levels of respect towards staff and each other, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders have methods to identify and analyze the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they receive strong support to achieve well.
Teacher Engagement: Staff speak positively about leadership, stating leaders listen and consider workload, providing necessary help.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching focuses on understanding pupils' needs, helping them re-engage with education and manage their behaviour well.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff receive relevant training that helps them with their jobs, and leadership supports them appropriately.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are closely involved in deciding the best help for their children, seeing notable improvements in learning and behaviour.
Communication with Parents: Parents are positive about the school's support and communication regarding their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy and satisfied, noting staff's supportiveness and positive impact on their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and staff deal with bullying seriously and act quickly on any issues raised.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have considered curriculum design to meet pupil needs and ensure appropriate progression in most subjects.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders have effective safeguarding arrangements and work well with external agencies to ensure pupil safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave well, supported by clear routines and consistent behaviour and reward systems.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff promote a caring and nurturing environment, emphasizing emotionally assessing and improving pupil behavior.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Leaders organize various trips and visits, including a summer residential trip, enhancing personal development.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Opportunities for personal development are integrated into the curriculum and school day, balancing academics and activities.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders devise career action plans matching education and career pathways with pupils' strengths and interests.
Support for SEND: Leaders provide strong support for pupils with SEND, involving parents closely to ensure beneficial help.
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About Us
The Linden Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 32 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Linden Centre
Local authority ratio 20 : 1