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New Horizons Learning Centre
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- South Gloucestershire BS15 4EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: The school has a consistent, sequenced curriculum, focusing on reading skills
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff manage challenging behaviours calmly and consistently
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive appropriate training to support pupils' reading development
Current Educational Practices: Systematic phonics curriculum ensures pupils develop early reading skills
Strengths and Challenges: More work needed to develop curriculum beyond phonics
Communication: School works well with individual pupils and families to reduce absence
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak highly of the transformation in their children
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff manage challenging behaviours calmly and consistently
Actions for Quality Improvement: Identify key learning in each subject and develop the reading curriculum beyond phonics
Managing Bullying and Safety: Arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: PSHE programme promotes respect exceptionally well
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide-ranging lunchtime clubs and outdoor adventures available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages students to engage in inter-school and wider sporting competitions
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum includes careers education; pupils well-prepared for further education or work placements
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have an education, health, and care plan tailored to their needs
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New Horizons Learning Centre is a top rated, Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 71 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our Goal We see a healing, nurturing school where we all come together as a single family. We observe... A community dedicated to producing extraordinary success through risk-taking and cutting-edge instruction, preparing citizens for tomorrow's problems. We observe aspiring, self-assured, self-reliant, and resilient lifelong learners who are aware of diversity and desire to fully participate in contemporary Britain. for ourselves, our loved ones, our workplace, our neighbourhood, and the entire planet. Even though learning can be challenging at times, we are fearless and persistent in our pursuit of success. We are accurate, dependable, suitable, and sincere in whatever we do. On our word, you may rely.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-16 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | 95 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | 95 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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% | 53.63% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.37% | 7.4% |
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 | - | - |
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 | 88 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 92 | 89 | 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% | 57.51% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.61% | 9.69% |
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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 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 | - | 56.65% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.68% | 9.14% |
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 | - | 91 | 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 | - | 55.94% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.68% | 8.17% |
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 | - | - |
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 | -2.64 | 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 | 8.0 | 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% | 29.91% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.65% | 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% | 19% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.61% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.58 | 2.79 | 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 | 78% | 94.2% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 56% | 83.4% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.8% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.8% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 11% | 13.55% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 22% | 6.15% | 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 | -2.23 | 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 | 10.4 | 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% | 34.27% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50% | 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% | 23.55% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.36% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.41% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.75 | 3.15 | 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 | 64% | 88% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 125 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 55% | 80.8% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 28.6% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 27% | 8.6% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.15% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.9% | 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 | -1.8 | 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 | 9.5 | 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 | 0% | 28.85% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.35% | 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 | 0% | 25.45% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.6% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.6% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.52 | 2.89 | 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 | 63% | 86.5% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 77.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 32.63% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.5% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 13% | 10.31% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.56% | 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 | -1.92 | 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 | 6.9 | 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% | 28.94% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.06% | 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 | 0% | 19.89% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.56% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.11% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.93 | 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 | - | 79.85% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.46% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.54% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.15% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 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 | -1.8 | 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 | 8.2 | 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% | 27.47% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.29% | 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% | 19.53% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.53% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.82% | 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 | - | 85.9% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.9% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.2% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.7% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.7% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 2.46% |
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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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Horizons Learning Centre
Local authority ratio 19 : 1