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Pittville School
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- Cheltenham GL52 3JD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress from their starting points; standards are rising year-on-year.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is a calm, orderly community which pupils are proud of, and they enjoy school life.
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders provide staff with regular professional development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Staff regularly set homework and their skills are improving quickly.
Strengths and Challenges: There remains some variation in the quality of teaching, particularly in science.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents praised the school for its care and personal development of pupils.
Communication: Leaders collate detailed information on performance and communicate effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents’ feedback strongly endorse the school as a safe and happy place.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders’ approach to improving attendance is effective.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders use pupil premium funding effectively to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school’s positive culture actively promotes inclusion and student welfare.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are supported well when they join the school, helping them settle quickly.
Career Counselling Services: Information, advice, guidance, and careers education is well established throughout the school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND provision is coherent and well planned; pupils’ progress and attainment are improving.
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About Us
Pittville School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 892 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | -0.11 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 34% | 34.75% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 48.12% | 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 | 21% | 20.78% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.49% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.22% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 3.11 | 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 | 88% | 87.92% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 132 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 79.96% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 24.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 39.88% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 9.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.44% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.63% | 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 | -0.46 | 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 | 41.9 | 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 | 29% | 38.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 50.3% | 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 | 26% | 21.7% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 14.13% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.79% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 3.32 | 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 | 89% | 93.07% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 87.76% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 30.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 42.57% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 8.17% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.87% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.72% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.65% | 2.15% |
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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 | -0.34 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 34% 10 | 35.72% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 3 | 50.93% | 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 | 10% | 26.21% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 13.95% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 4 | 19.54% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 3.32 | 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 | 82% | 95.1% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 83 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 64% | 86.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 26.31% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 46.21% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.9% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.03% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.21% | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 24% | 37.51% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 5 | 52.32% | 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 | 23% | 26.95% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 4 | 15.36% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 4 | 20.29% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 3.36 | 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 | 89% | 85.7% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 73.68% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 22.7% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 44.73% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.85% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.55% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.6% | 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 | -0.43 | 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 | 34.7 | 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 | 24% | 37.33% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 52.02% | 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 | 16% | 28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 18.44% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 19.85% | 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 | 75% | 89.56% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 58.87% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 28.46% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 45.67% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.62% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.18% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.23% | 2.46% |
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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 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pittville School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
