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Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
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Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
- All-through
- Rochdale OL16 2XW
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Based on the inspection date: 21 May 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Subject curriculums are not consistently delivered well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships help improve behavior and attitudes, but absenteeism is high.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Programs to catch up in reading exist, but overall support for SEND is lacking.
Teacher Engagement: Many teachers have secure subject knowledge in key stages 1 and 2.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum affects pupil achievement.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers do not choose appropriate activities, widening learning gaps.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Recently strengthened strategy to identify barriers; conflicts addressed with local authority support.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New management committee introduced coherent policies but inconsistent implementation.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school provides effective support for pupils finding self-control difficult.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive relationships help improve behavior and attitudes, but absenteeism is high.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective, but some premises are unfit for education.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Younger pupils enjoy a range of activities like cookery and rugby, but fewer options are available for key stages 3 and 4.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Key stages 3 and 4 lack wider curriculum and enrichment opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive independent career advice and have encounters with local employers.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Supports transitions back into mainstream education or next stages in employment/training.
Support for SEND: Identification of additional needs and specific barriers is underdeveloped.
Subjects Offered: Identified knowledge order, but variable delivery across subjects.
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Rochdale Pupil Referral Service is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 164 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 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 | 4th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
Local authority ratio 20 : 1