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Loughborough Amherst School
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Academic Progress: Students achieve good standards with positive progress in numeracy and tailored support for SEND students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students show positive attitudes, enthusiasm, and strong engagement in learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Targeted and regular support helps SEND pupils achieve well.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching enables good progress, though critical thinking skills need more focus.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching is prescriptive at times; needs more opportunities for critical thinking.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff are approachable and responsive to student concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Introduction of Minerva philosophy to prepare students for future challenges.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding policies, maintaining pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities in music, sports, journalism, and creative subjects.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are prepared well for next stages of education and life challenges.
Support for SEND: SEND students receive sensitively targeted and regular support.
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Loughborough Amherst School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 436 students from age 4-18 yr.
Tuition fee £4,365 to £5,690 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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It is our responsibility to make sure your child graduates from school with self-assurance, empathy, and ambition. The Independent Schools Inspectorate has recognised us as "outstanding" in every category. Instead of having meaningless, materialistic desire, people should strive to use the skills and information they have acquired to reach their full potential and improve the world. a demanding, knowledge-rich curriculum with high standards for all students. A sincere commitment to providing individualised attention to each family and each student in our care. Our overall teacher to pupil ratio is an amazing 1 to 7.6, and no class has more than 20 students. The Minerva concept is an educational method that permeates all element of school life and is created with the single goal of assisting students in becoming competitive adults while also promoting happiness, health, balance, and kindness. More information about Minerva can be found here. a broad and varied extracurricular programme that is made better by our affiliation with the Loughborough Schools Foundation, especially in the areas of music and sport. A flexible curriculum and the capacity to accommodate a variety of learning styles that larger non-selective schools or more selective institutions may not always be able to match. Although we are pleased to be a Catholic school at Loughborough Amherst, we do not strive to force any doctrinal ideas on any of our community members. In addition to students whose homes are completely secular, the school has Anglicans, Methodists, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists among its students. All people who value perseverance, modesty, compassion, service, and respect for others are welcome here.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 4-18 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 92% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.00% | 38.00% |
| Day Fees | £4,365 to £5,690 | £2,446 to £5,106 |
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 | 29.4 | 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% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.24% | 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 | 0% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.60 | 2.46 | 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 | - | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.65% | 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 | 34.3 | 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% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.62% | 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% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.61 | 2.65 | 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 | - | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.32% | 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 | 49.6 | 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 | 38% 10 | 30.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 8 | 45.41% | 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 | 41% | 23.98% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 10.51% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 5 | 15.69% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.77 | 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 | - | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 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 | 50.5 | 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 | 48% 4 | 25.89% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 10 | 39.36% | 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 | 37% | 19.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 9 | 8.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 6 | 12.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 2.43 | 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 | - | 91.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 44% | 28.57% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 41.7% | 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 | 52% | 20.02% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 12.04% | 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 | - | 92.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 200 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.05% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 22.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.83 | 31.66 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.8 | 31.84 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.00% | 15.27% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 244 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.63% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.31% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.25 | 35.6 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.25 | 35.67 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.8% | 19.11% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 299 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.43% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.79% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.02 4 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.11 5 | 30.67 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 15.53% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 270 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.85% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.62% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.68 1 | 28.13 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.07 4 | 28.7 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 14.68% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49.55% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.18% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.54 | 27.54 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.97 | 29.64 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 16.32% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.73% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.73% | 4.23% |
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£4,365 to £5,690
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£12,065 to £14,550
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 8th Jul 2025 |
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