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Set Saxmundham School
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Set Saxmundham School
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- Saxmundham IP17 1DZ
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Set Saxmundham School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 222 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have high expectations for our students at SET Saxmundham School.
We anticipate them to make above-average progress and to excel in everything they undertake.
Realize their potential in an environment with high standards and aspirations in terms of their personal, academic, and social lives.
Learn in a setting that is safe, healthy, and exciting, where each child matters, and where parents/caregivers and the larger community are involved in the learning process.
Teachers at SET Saxmundham School accommodate all pupils, regardless of ability or need, and each student receives a personal education plan.
All staff members receive excellent training on a regular basis to help with the delivery of inclusive learning.
Our pastoral care approach is supported by our form tutors, who will serve as the parents' and carers' primary point of contact.
Help them realise what they must do to accomplish their goals by working with teachers and other adults.
To make the most progress and spend the least amount of time during learning sessions, cooperate effectively with your peers.
Have long-term life goals and concentrate each day on the steps necessary to achieving them.
Gain self-assurance in their skills and a belief in what they can do with the right staff's assistance.
have lofty goals and faith in their ability to realise those goals.
Participate fully in all aspects of school life, including extracurricular and enrichment activities.
Together, set appropriate learning objectives for one another and aid one another in achieving them.
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We anticipate them to make above-average progress and to excel in everything they undertake.
Realize their potential in an environment with high standards and aspirations in terms of their personal, academic, and social lives.
Learn in a setting that is safe, healthy, and exciting, where each child matters, and where parents/caregivers and the larger community are involved in the learning process.
Teachers at SET Saxmundham School accommodate all pupils, regardless of ability or need, and each student receives a personal education plan.
All staff members receive excellent training on a regular basis to help with the delivery of inclusive learning.
Our pastoral care approach is supported by our form tutors, who will serve as the parents' and carers' primary point of contact.
Help them realise what they must do to accomplish their goals by working with teachers and other adults.
To make the most progress and spend the least amount of time during learning sessions, cooperate effectively with your peers.
Have long-term life goals and concentrate each day on the steps necessary to achieving them.
Gain self-assurance in their skills and a belief in what they can do with the right staff's assistance.
have lofty goals and faith in their ability to realise those goals.
Participate fully in all aspects of school life, including extracurricular and enrichment activities.
Together, set appropriate learning objectives for one another and aid one another in achieving them.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C 0
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B
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.1 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -0.78 | 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 | 36.9 | 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 | 25% | 28.11% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 42.2% | 45.2% |
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% | 16.9% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.43% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 11.44% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.86 | 2.96 |
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% | 91.37% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.37% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.29% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 36.04% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.71% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.21% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 2.15% |
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 | -0.36 | 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 | 39.4 | 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 | 28% 11 | 26.27% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 8 | 42.91% | 43.33% |
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 | 54% | 24.91% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 2 | 9.29% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 7 | 14.56% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 3.06 | 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 | 95% | 93.43% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 37 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.52% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 36.83% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 37.96% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 8.22% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 2.61% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.2% | 2.77% |
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 | 0.16 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 39% 2 | 28% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 2 | 43.99% | 42.55% |
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 | 70% | 22.03% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 1 | 8.07% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 13 | 12.88% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.07 | 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 | 85% | 88.43% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 77.18% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 33.3% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 37.2% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.59% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.36% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.89% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.93% | 2.07% |
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 | 0.46 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 41% | 28.23% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 44.65% | 43.01% |
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 | 51% | 21.92% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 10.65% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 11.71% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 86% | 89.95% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 49 | 159 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.38% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 37.53% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 38.08% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.33% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.33% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 30th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 6th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 31st Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 21st Jul 2024 |
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Student teacher ratio at Set Saxmundham School
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