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Pace Education
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- Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4NF
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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 |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn lots of new subjects, as well as improve their mathematics and English. They are keen to work hard to get qualifications for the future.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say there is rarely any bullying and if it did happen, staff would sort it out. Staff are pleased with this improved behaviour.
Academic Progress: Personalised support helps pupils achieve potential
Behaviour and Attitudes: Strong culture of safeguarding and support
Qualifications and Training: Teachers’ subject knowledge is good. Teachers present subject matter clearly, promoting appropriate discussion.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers regularly give praise for work well done and give direct feedback to move pupils' understanding on.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well trained with necessary expertise
Current Educational Practices: Schemes to be adapted for varying needs
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching assistants support some pupils with reading, but they are not sufficiently skilled in how to do this effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff consulted parents before relationships and sex education learning began.
Communication: Parents are delighted with the progress their children are making at the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are glad that leaders and staff are so supportive of their children and have helped them to settle after difficult times in previous settings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have high expectations for their pupils. They have created an environment where pupils feel listened to, valued, respected and safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have put in place a programme of relationships and sex education for the pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say there is rarely any bullying and if it did happen, staff would sort it out.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: All staff care deeply about their pupils’ safety. There are clear systems and processes in place for following up on all concerns.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Comprehensive safeguarding and child protection
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong policies in place for health and safety
Extracurricular Offerings: The wide range of outdoor educational activities, such as hiking, orienteering and fishing, bushcraft, and BMX biking.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: These activities support pupils to become more confident and resilient.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders make sure that all pupils have access to careers education. Older pupils have good opportunities to learn from work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Former pupils progressed to college to study a range of subjects, including agriculture, social care and construction.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have an education, health and care plan and have a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
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About Us
Pace Education is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 22 students from age 7-16 yr.
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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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| 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 | 2.1 | 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% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 32.46% | 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% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.10 | 2.06 | 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 | - | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.81% | 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 | 1.5 | 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% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.72% | 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% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.46 | 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 | - | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.38% | 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 | 3.4 | 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% | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.35% | 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 | 0% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.2 | 2.55 | 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 | - | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.25% | 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 | 2.2 | 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% | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.45% | 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 | 0% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.11 | 2.4 | 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 | - | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.92% | 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 | 2.4 | 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% | 22.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.18% | 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% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.29% | 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 | - | 93.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.55% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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