New Barn School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
New Barn School
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New Barn School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Slinfold RH12 3PQ
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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 |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are positive about learning; gaps in reading to be addressed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Feel free from bullying, but friendships need work
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers respond well in moment; assessment system inconsistent
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved through feedback, local governing board
Communication: Parents express classroom visits confirm high expectations
Parent Satisfaction: Parents positive, recommend school despite leadership concerns
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure pupils access a curriculum meeting their needs
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leadership is driving change and increasing capacity
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff quick to act, strong safeguarding culture
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Calm, high-profile safeguarding environment
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Life skills lessons include practical activities
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form studies include meaningful qualifications
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers understand individual needs, varied delivery methods
Subjects Offered: Range of subjects for GCSE and functional skills available
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New Barn School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 80 students from age 7-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-19 | 5-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.43% | 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 | - | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.47 | 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 | - | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.47% | 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 | - | 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 | 15.9 | 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% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.25% | 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% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.74 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.9% | 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 | - | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.12% | 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 | - | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.62 | 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% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.57% | 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 | - | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.64% | 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 | - | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.58 | 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 | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
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| 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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