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Queensbury School
- Secondary
- Birmingham B24 8BL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
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Academic Progress: Staff work hard with parents to overcome barriers in order to get the best outcomes for pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive in classes and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training has taken place regularly, making several experts in teaching reading.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have established high expectations for what should be taught in all lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff use too many words at once which overloads the pupil’s ability to understand.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff work hard with parents to overcome barriers.
Communication: The family engagement officer works closely with families to ensure all is being done to keep pupils safe.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are united in making ‘unleash their limitless potential’ vision a reality.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders investigate all incidents of bullying and act when needed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The executive headteacher has brought excitement and enthusiasm to Queensbury School.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare and they have confidence in staff to deal with it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Frequent training and regular updates remind staff of their safeguarding responsibilities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students encouraged to volunteer or work on their courses.
Outdoor Facilities: Building work to refurbish current provision and provide additional capacity.
Extracurricular Offerings: Current extra-curricular offer needs more opportunities to develop personal interests and hobbies.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers team prepares pupils for the world of work with real-life traineeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Provision in the sixth form focuses on building the right knowledge and skills.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work hard with parents to overcome barriers.
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Queensbury School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 267 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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Queensbury is a “Good School” as we believe all students have the potential to ‘unleash their limitless potential…’ they just need the right opportunity, right people and right environment.
Queensbury main school provides provision for our Key Stage 3 and 4 students (Year 7 to 11) B24 8BL
Queensbury New Horizons is our Key Stage 5 (Year 12 to 14) provision located less than a mile away at B23 6UB
We provide secondary education for students with specific special educational needs: SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition)and a small number of SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health). All students have an Education Health Care Plan or are in the process of receiving one.
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Queensbury main school provides provision for our Key Stage 3 and 4 students (Year 7 to 11) B24 8BL
Queensbury New Horizons is our Key Stage 5 (Year 12 to 14) provision located less than a mile away at B23 6UB
We provide secondary education for students with specific special educational needs: SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition)and a small number of SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health). All students have an Education Health Care Plan or are in the process of receiving one.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.3 | - | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -1.20 | 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 | 6.5 | 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% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.69% | 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% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.50 | 2.94 | 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% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.12% | 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 | -1.07 | 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 | 10.3 | 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 | 4% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 46.51% | 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% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.88 | 3.02 | 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 | - | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.22% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 |
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| 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queensbury School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1