The quality of education	Good
Behaviour and attitudes	Good
Personal development	Good
Leadership and management	Good
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 well and are well-prepared for the next steps in education, employment and training.

Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and learn social skills they need to thrive.

Strengths and Challenges: Teachers ensure learning is adapted and appropriate for pupil needs.

Qualifications and Training: Some staff have not received precise training to teach reading effectively.

Current Educational Practices: Plans are in place to address shortcomings in teaching reading.

Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.

Communication: School communicates effectively through various channels.

Parent Satisfaction: Several parents want their children to stay for post-16 education, indicating satisfaction.

Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve bullying issues effectively and work diligently to remove challenges pupils face.

Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are reviewing and improving the curriculum and providing professional development.

Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders engage with external agencies when needed

Actions for Quality Improvement: Specialist teaching spaces established

Managing Bullying and Safety: Few incidents of bullying occur, and issues are resolved by adults.

Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel accepted and supported, with a strong focus on removing challenges.

Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are well-trained to spot signs of risk

Promoting Welfare and Safety: Curriculum includes safety content; regular safeguarding training

Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils undertake visits, work placements linked to aspirations and interests.

Outdoor Facilities: School uses local spaces for physical education

Career Counselling Services: Effective careers advice and meaningful work placements are provided.

Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff are well trained to support individual pupil needs, and EHC plans are diligently managed.

Subjects Offered: Pupils study a range of subjects including vocational courses like carpentry and digital animation.

2024 17 July

Additional inspection Good
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2022 28 June

Standard inspection Good
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2021 16 November

Additional inspection
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2019 12 November

Standard inspection Requires Improvement
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2018 23 November

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Wolsey House, 2-5 The Drift, Ipswich, East of England IP3 9QR

About Us

New Skill Centre is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.

It has 59 students from age 11-19 yr.

At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

Headteacher/Principal Mr Mark Winston
Phase of Education Secondary
School Type Other independent special school
Gender Co-Ed
Age range 11-19 yr
School Size 90
Year Founded 2019

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Our teenage daughter attends NSC and she feels safe and comfortable here, unlike high school. She is on the Autistic Spectrum and has ADHD. she struggles to leave the house for most things but feels safe when she attends here. The teachers and support staff are caring and treat her as an individual and accommodate her fears and help her get through them. She doesnt feel pressured and it's been the best thing for her...

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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	8.3	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%	27.21%	30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs	13%	41.83%	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%	18.17%	25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above	0%	7.12%	10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above	0%	10.69%	15.51%
EBacc average points score	0.54	2.77	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	-	88.49%	90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures	-	140	144
Pupils staying in education	-	81.35%	84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider	-	38.96%	32.73%
School sixth forms	-	32.35%	29.8%
Sixth form colleges	-	4.88%	10.22%
Other education destinations	-	5.24%	11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships	-	3.37%	2.8%
Pupils staying in employment	-	3.76%	3.59%

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	14.5	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%	27.91%	32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs	25%	41.74%	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%	16.55%	24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above	0%	8.38%	13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above	0%	11.29%	17.19%
EBacc average points score	0.92	2.84	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	-	91.24%	90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures	-	139	141
Pupils staying in education	-	86.3%	86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider	-	39.28%	34.03%
School sixth forms	-	35.58%	30.82%
Sixth form colleges	-	4.88%	10.38%
Other education destinations	-	6.44%	11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships	-	2.52%	1.99%
Pupils staying in employment	-	2.46%	2.13%