Shelldene House School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Shelldene House School
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Shelldene House School
- Secondary
- Elm PE14 0HJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive a fresh start, attend and behave better than previous schools.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is calm, pupils concentrate well and treat each other with respect.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well trained and knowledgeable about their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers correct misunderstandings and revisit learning until pupils remember it.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff share the agreed purpose of helping vulnerable pupils achieve success.
Communication: School’s website provides required information for parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: High expectations from leaders and staff help students thrive.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Review of staff roles improved workload and effectiveness.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is little bullying; safety and mental health support are integral aims.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong policies ensure pupils' welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy trips such as ‘Iron Man’ trips to Scotland and paddleboarding.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities build pupils’ characters and skills for their future.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils share their woodwork and gardening with pride.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive helpful guidance about their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most pupils go on to further study and employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders are experts in supporting pupils' specific learning needs.
Subjects Offered: Science lacks practical resources; the reading curriculum needs more ambition for fluent readers.
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Shelldene House School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 5 students from age 12-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 12-19 | 12-18 | 10-17 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 24th 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 | 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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