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Selly Oak Trust School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Selly Oak Trust School
- Secondary
- Birmingham B29 6HZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is usually good and staff help pupils learn how to regulate their behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Staff speak highly of the training opportunities they receive.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have developed a comprehensive programme of professional development for all staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good and improving but some lessons do not challenge pupils sufficiently.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents were consulted widely for significant decisions, like shortening the school day.
Communication: Governors checked information through surveys and reviews.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are consulted on changes and their views are valued.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors are robust in their challenge of the headteacher and senior leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have strengthened leadership at all levels and provided training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships support high level of care and support for pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students access high-quality work experience and a range of volunteering opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are expected to improve their grades while participating in extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: There is an outdoor gym and various sports activities available.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive independent careers advice and participate in work experiences.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The 16 to 19 provision ensures students continue to build on their achievements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff provide an outstanding level of care and support for pupils through well-organized pastoral support systems.
Subjects Offered: Pupils have access to a wide range of qualifications from GCSEs to vocational studies.
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Selly Oak Trust School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 404 students from age 11-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 7.9 | 5.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -1.52 | 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 | 1.5 | 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 | 0% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 44.69% | 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% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 2.94 | 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 | 95% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.12% | 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 | -1.99 | 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 | 0.4 | 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% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.51% | 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% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 3.02 | 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 | 96% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 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 | -1.78 | 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 | 1.9 | 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 | 0% | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.52% | 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% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 2.95 | 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 | 92% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 61 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.59% | 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 | -1.57 | 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 | 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 | 0% | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.81% | 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% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.27 | 2.88 | 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 | 93% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 43 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 74% | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 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 | -1.55 | 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 | 2.1 | 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% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.66% | 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% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18% | 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 | 100% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 61 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 74% | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.48% | 2.45% |
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| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 2nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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