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The Rubicon Centre - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Rubicon Centre
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The Rubicon Centre
- Secondary
- Selby YO8 4AN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress, particularly those following reading intervention programmes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, contributing positively to pupils' well-being and self-esteem.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training is closely matched to needs, supported by regular visits from the local authority.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders introduced a robust system for monitoring teaching quality and assessment.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong relationships between staff and pupils; some lessons need consistent challenge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciative of the school's work.
Communication: Regular communication through meetings and reports on child’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Considered a ‘lifeline’ that gives children their life back.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have developed robust systems to assess and track pupils’ progress.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved teaching quality and outcomes through targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know how to report bullying and feel confident it will be addressed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff understanding of pupil needs reduces barriers to learning.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities including drama therapy and anxiety management.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Real-life projects linked to academic subjects engage students.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for table tennis, quiet time in the library, or socializing.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance and work experience are integral parts of the provision.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Interventions aligned with accreditation criteria to prepare for exams.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Therapeutic services like drama therapy target specific needs.
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The Rubicon Centre is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 10 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 3.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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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 - 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Rubicon Centre
Local authority ratio 18 : 1