Progress Schools Ltd - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Progress Schools Ltd
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Progress Schools Ltd
- Secondary
- Carlisle CA1 1EJ
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Based on the inspection date: 25 June 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | No |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve qualifications needed for the next stage of education
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders deal with bullying quickly and effectively; pupils follow school routines
Academic Progress: Curriculum now meets needs, supporting progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour managed effectively with suitable policies
Qualifications and Training: Staff received subject-specific training
Current Educational Practices: Good understanding through training
Qualifications and Training: Teachers lack sufficient subject knowledge and expertise
Current Educational Practices: Staff need further training to deliver effective support to struggling readers
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are very small in number, impacting curriculum delivery
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can access policies on the school website
Communication: School communicates well through available policies and website
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address bullying incidents quickly and effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented effective improvements per action plan
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are working to develop the curriculum and provide effective support to staff
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; leaders deal with bullying quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Classrooms are bright, clean, and well-resourced
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding policy up-to-date and effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-managed safeguarding responsibilities
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils visit places in the local community, including sports centers
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support healthy lifestyle and team skills
Outdoor Facilities: Visits include sports centres, gyms, and golf driving ranges
Career Counselling Services: Pupils access a wide range of impartial careers information
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most pupils secure a place in post-16 provision
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum considers SEND needs effectively
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum does not meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
Subjects Offered: English, mathematics, science, art, PE, humanities
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Progress Schools Ltd is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 5 students from age 13-16 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It gives me great pleasure to lead this excellent group of enthusiastic, devoted, and dedicated employees that go above and beyond to give every student the top-notch alternative education they deserve. Every year, our students continue to outperform themselves and show how their dedication pays off as they go into apprenticeships, higher education, or the workforce. The goal of Progress Schools is to fulfil our obligation to "help the capacity to accomplish" by ensuring that every student becomes economically active in the future.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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