Magdalen Court School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Magdalen Court School
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Magdalen Court School
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Based on the inspection date: 21 February 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are learning a curriculum much better than in the past
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show increasingly positive attitudes to their learning
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Regular assessments inform progress reviews for individual learning needs
Academic Progress: Curriculum not well designed in many subjects affecting pupil progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well but lose focus when lessons are not engaging.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with reading do not receive consistent support.
Teacher Engagement: Strong vision from new headteacher and deputy inspires staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from regular training and development opportunities
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Interoception curriculum helping manage anxiety; focus more on learning
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff know pupils well, ensuring calm and purposeful lessons
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Mixed impact; some teachers provide effective personalized support, others do not adapt well.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Many teachers are new and struggle to adapt teaching methods effectively.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Communication with parents needs improvement; negative views persist.
Communication with Parents: Leaders must ensure regular communication to strengthen relations.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents feel the school is unsafe and hold negative views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve bullying issues promptly and staff know pupils well.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Focus on structured curriculum and effective assessments but still in infancy.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare and resolved immediately; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding systems in place; strong relationship between pupils and staff.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Robust safeguarding; bullying is rare with positive pupil-staff relationships
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour policy applied effectively; positive relationships between staff and pupils
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Child-first culture; safeguarding led effectively
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Most behave well but can be distracted if lessons lack planning.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy sports and crafts, enhancing manual dexterity and physical health.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Outdoor education lessons develop understanding of the natural world.
Career Counselling Services: Bespoke guidance provided but not systematic; many pupils unsure of next steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Programme for further education and work choices not well established.
Support for SEND: Effective emotional well-being support; strong pupil-staff relationships help access wider world.
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Magdalen Court School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 93 students from age 5-18 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-18 | 2-18 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | 6.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 3.2 | 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% | 25.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.96% | 42.99% |
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% | 20.47% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.52% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.10 | 2.46 | 2.82 |
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 | - | 84.82% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.88% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 52.43% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.18% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.71% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4% | 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 | 5.1 | 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% | 26.47% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.67% | 45.26% |
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% | 18.44% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.95% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.47 | 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 | - | 89.93% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.26% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.15% |
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 | - | 26.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.78% | 43.34% |
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 | - | 21.83% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.85% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.28% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 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 | - | 90.67% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.1% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.21% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.21% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 26.8% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.02% | 42.58% |
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 | - | 22.35% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.12% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.55% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.59 | 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 | - | 82.82% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.71% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.06% |
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 | 14.8 | 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 | 7% | 26.56% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 39.54% | 43.04% |
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% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.4% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.82% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 78.85% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 48.74% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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.
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 | 30.91 | 29.54 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.85% | 13.04% |
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 | - | 284 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.24% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.48% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.52% | 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 | - | 28.15 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.1% | 13.34% |
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 | - | 61.56% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.22% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.28% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.89% | 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 | - | 29.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.89 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.52% | 12.63% |
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 | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 75.81% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.38% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.13% | 4.23% |
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| 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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