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Pebble Brook School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Pebble Brook School
- Secondary
- Aylesbury HP21 8LZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making good progress academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and respectful behaviour observed consistently.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve range of relevant qualifications supporting successful transitions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptionally positive attitudes; work hard to achieve best.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well-trained to support school’s motto of ‘success for everyone’.
Current Educational Practices: Continuous development to ensure strong teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching aims to be consistently strong across the school.
Qualifications and Training: Work closely with therapists to address communication/sensory needs.
Current Educational Practices: Commitment to pupil readiness for next steps consistently focused.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to engage, especially regarding their child’s progress.
Communication: School works well with parents for child safety and progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly positive about their children’s progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Encouraged to be involved in planning next steps from Year 7.
Communication: Parents value support ensuring child's full potential.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address conflicts effectively and work towards positive futures for students.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Specific actions taken to improve teaching consistency and strategic use of funds.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implement clear strategies for staff wellbeing and pupil support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with systematic risk management.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-considered personal and social development curriculum ensures safety.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; taught acceptance and diversity.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong ethos of inclusion and nurturing relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many opportunities outside the classroom, including vocational learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-balanced curriculum supporting both academic and personal development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Work experience integrated into curriculum for skill development.
Career Counselling Services: Personalised work placements often lead to permanent employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum includes work-related learning and nationally recognized qualifications.
Career Counselling Services: Early planning ensures readiness for education or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Focus continues with vocational and life skills courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff know pupils well and adapt timetables to meet specific needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHC plans guide curriculum targets and support.
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Pebble Brook School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 169 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 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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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 12-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.7 | - | 8 |
| 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 | -1.93 | 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 | 1.3 | 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% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.24% | 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% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 3.29 | 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 | 100% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 96% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.8% | 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 | -1.94 | 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 | 0.2 | 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% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50.25% | 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% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.38 | 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 | 92% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 77% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 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 | -1.82 | 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 | 0.9 | 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% | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 52.44% | 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% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 3.49 | 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 | 100% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 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 | -1.82 | 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 | 2.3 | 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% | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 54.9% | 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% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.09 | 3.53 | 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 | 92% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 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 | -1.59 | 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 | 0.3 | 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% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 53.29% | 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% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.33% | 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 | 100% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pebble Brook School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1