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Phoenix School
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- Tower Hamlets E3 2AD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Strong academic progress from starting points
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistent and calm behaviour management improves pupil behaviour
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Regularly check strengths and areas for improvement to support pupils falling behind
Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress with a full range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and bullying is rare.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff refine the curriculum to support pupil progress.
Teacher Engagement: Dynamic and collaborative teamwork among teachers and staff
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High-quality teaching tailored to individual needs leads to higher achievement
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers are well organized, calm, and supportive in their approach to lessons
Teacher Engagement: Highly trained staff collaborates closely with therapists.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Ambitious tasks motivate and extend learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong collaboration with speech therapy enhances learning.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Work closely with parents, providing training, advice, and support
Communication with Parents: Regular communication with parents about attendance and learning progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate support and feel their children are safe
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are invited to participate in festivals.
Communication with Parents: Strong home-school relationships support attendance.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel welcomed and involved.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle behaviour incidents effectively, creating a positive atmosphere
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Maintain meticulous records and ensure thorough handover arrangements
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support staff and promote well-being.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: High expectations with effective systems in place.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding measures and training for staff
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Calm and assertive management of behaviour creates a caring classroom community
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong awareness of vulnerable pupils and thorough risk assessments
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare, staff ensure student safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils regulate emotions with set routines.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Sensory needs addressed through activities.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Enrichment activities like yoga and swimming enhance the curriculum
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities assist recall and reinforce new learning
Outdoor Facilities: Comprehensive risk assessments for visits and experiences
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Comprehensive artistic and cultural programs offered.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Visits enhance curriculum and apply learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Variety of outdoor activities promote regulation.
Career Counselling Services: Purposeful work-related activities prepare pupils for adulthood
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Thorough transition arrangements between phases of education
Career Counselling Services: Work-related learning prepares students well.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Exemplary preparation for adulthood.
Support for SEND: Tailored education to meet individual needs, supporting social and emotional development
Support for SEND: All pupils have EHC plans, strong support provided.
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About Us
Phoenix School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 507 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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% | 65.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.69% | 7.42% |
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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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% | 68.45% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.37% | 9.72% |
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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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 | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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% | 66.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.33% | 9.16% |
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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
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 | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | 0% | 62.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 8.19% |
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 | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 46.04% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 60.32% | 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 | - | 53.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.74 | 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% | 93.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 21.33% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 51.95% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 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 | -1.91 | 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% | 47.36% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 61% | 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% | 51.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 21.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 30.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 3.89 | 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 | 100% | 91.85% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 25.15% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 50% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 3.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 85% | 12.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.7% | 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 | - | 38.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 55.31% | 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 | - | 43.48% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 24.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.42 | 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% | 83.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 27.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 8.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.17% | 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 | -1.36 | 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% | 35.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50.69% | 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% | 42.12% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 3.2 | 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 | - | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.53% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.2% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.47% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.77% | 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 | - | 39.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.08% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.73% | 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 | - | 72.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 21.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.54% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.54% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.62% | 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 | 25th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Phoenix School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1