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Red Balloon - Norwich
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- Norwich NR3 2PW
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Academic Progress: Academic achievement is good, with strong progress from starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive learning attitudes despite late education starts.
Qualifications and Training: Equips children with team and research skills for life.
Current Educational Practices: Effective teaching supports progress and behavior management.
Strengths and Challenges: Improve target clarity across subjects for young pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Promotes good behavior, practical bullying prevention.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding but needs improvement.
Extracurricular Offerings: Nature projects and animal care enrich experience.
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate space for physical education and play.
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Red Balloon - Norwich is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 33 students from age 11-17 yr.
Tuition fee £7,094 to £7,654 for the highest grade offered.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 11-17 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 25.00% |
| Day Fees | £7,094 to £7,654 | £6,080 to £9,145 |
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 | - | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.67% | 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 | - | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.73 | 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 | - | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.43% | 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 | - | 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 | 26.9 | 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 | 36% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 44.51% | 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% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.09 | 2.81 | 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 | - | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.39% | 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 | 25.6 | 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 | 46% 29 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 13 | 44.56% | 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% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.97 | 2.82 | 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 | - | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.81% | 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 | - | 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 | 16.3 | 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 | 17% 10 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 12 | 37.69% | 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% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.61 | 2.42 | 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 | - | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.66% | 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 | 27 | 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 | 27% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 38.88% | 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% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.91% | 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 | - | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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