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Ringwood Waldorf School
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- St. Leonards and St. Ives BH24 2NN
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Based on the inspection date: 26 April 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils do not receive a good quality of education because teaching is not well matched to their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Expectations of behaviour are not consistently high; some pupils misbehave and interrupt learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders must ensure that teaching builds on what pupils know and that gaps in knowledge are addressed.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders are supportive of staff workload.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Some teaching sequences miss important steps, affecting pupils' learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders need to ensure all staff have strong subject knowledge.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication with Parents: The school uses external consultants for advice, improving communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work with external agencies when necessary.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: A new improvement plan sets out the most pressing areas, but some staff are slow to implement actions.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Considerable work has been carried out to ensure the site is secure and meets standards.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff record incidents of bullying and act in line with school policy, but results are inconsistent.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: School offers activities like weaving, whittling, felt making, and copper work; there is also a chess club.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive impartial careers advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students develop strong inner confidence and resilience, helping them succeed in further education, employment, or training.
Support for SEND: Leaders accurately identify needs, but staff do not always tailor learning appropriately.
Subjects Offered: In the upper school, pupils take English and mathematics GCSE. Post-16 students study for the Ringwood Waldorf School Diploma.
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Ringwood Waldorf School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 250 students from age 3-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Ringwood Waldorf School is located on the River Avon, close to the Hampshire and Dorset state lines. The picturesque New Forest and the historic port city of Southampton are located to the east, the Salisbury Plains to the north, and Bournemouth and the sea to the south. Children from this region and beyond, ranging in age from three to eighteen, join together to learn and develop. The School was established in 1974 and began with six students in a series of labourers' cottages called "Folly Farm." There are currently more than 210 students enrolled, and the school has just finished constructing an upper school science lab. One of the few purpose-built Waldorf Steiner schools in the UK is Ringwood Waldorf School. Ten classrooms, three kindergartens, a parent-child room, a large hall, and specific facilities for activities like art, music, handiwork, science, woodworking, and ecrythmy are all part of our facility. Parent and child groups accept parents and children as young as six months. organisations accept parents and infants as young as six months. Kindergartens for children ages 3 to 6. between 3 and 6 years Lower School, ages 6 to 14. 6 to 14 years old Upper School, for students aged 14 to 18. We encourage parents to visit the school and take an active interest in their children's education because we understand that children feel the safest when parents and teachers collaborate. Our goal is to create a vibrant school community.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 3-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 92% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 38.00% |
| Day Fees | - | £2,446 to £5,106 |
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 | 4.6 | 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 | 0% | 18.54% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.06% | 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 | 0% | 15.23% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.77% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.46% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.38 | 2.27 | 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 | - | 81.61% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.26% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.35% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.57% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.17% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 | 5.4 | 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% | 21.85% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.33% | 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 | 0% | 18.03% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.18% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.45% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.45 | 2.57 | 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 | - | 94.1% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.76% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.86% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.62% | 2.15% |
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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 | 9.1 | 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 | 0% | 18.97% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.84% | 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 | 0% | 18.94% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.69% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.5% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.76 | 2.27 | 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 | - | 85.39% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.5% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.5% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.83% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 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 | - | 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 | 2.6 | 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 | 0% | 23.38% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.28% | 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 | 0% | 20.14% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.93% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.17% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.61 | 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 | - | 78.06% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.65% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.24% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.47% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 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 | - | 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 | 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% | 23% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.29% | 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 | 0% | 23.07% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.39% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.11% | 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 | - | 84.56% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.88% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.25% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.56% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.31% | 2.46% |
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