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The Shrubberies School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress due to well-planned individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There are strong and positive relationships between staff and pupils, leading to a happy school environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders plan provision carefully to meet pupils’ individual needs.
Academic Progress: Pupils develop skills and knowledge to manage emotions and make positive choices.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive; staff support pupils swiftly if anxious.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: External agencies support pupils with medical needs to ensure progress.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide effective guidance and plan professional development for staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment continues to be good.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff dedication is noted with high professionalism and a genuine love for their jobs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Assessment information used to identify what pupils should learn next.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff need to develop knowledge of new curriculum expectations.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents describe staff as going the extra mile for their pupils.
Communication with Parents: Most parents feel confident about their child’s safety and progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents highly support the school and appreciate the dedication of staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors provide a good balance of challenge and support, maintaining an open relationship with leaders.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have driven forward improvements by visiting other schools and settings.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Revised curriculum pathways identify precise knowledge pupils should know.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding with rigorous monitoring.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils explain they are happy to come to school and issues are promptly addressed.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school ensures the safety of pupils through detailed records and stringent checks.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Respectful relationships help pupils feel safe and happy.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Health and well-being promotion supports regular attendance.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Older pupils engage in activities that build confidence and essential skills.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities like making sandwiches help in building essential future skills.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy activities like bike riding and yoga that promote life skills.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities planned carefully to align with learning.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Successfully introduced entry-level qualifications and plan to extend further.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils engage in real-life experiences like work experience.
Support for SEND: The school plans provision to meet the varied and complex needs of pupils efficiently.
Support for SEND: Individualized communication methods help engage pupils.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects with a focus on core skills and real-life skills.
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About Us
The Shrubberies School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 134 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With space for up to 100 students, The Shrubberies School serves children and teenagers with exceptional educational needs between the ages of 2 and 19. The accommodation consists of The Shrubberies School main campus, which serves children in the age range of 2 to 16, and The Apperley Center, which will serve students in the age range of 17 to 19. The Apperley Centre is a mere half a mile from the main school campus and was designed to support our students' learning in higher education. The school offers a hydrotherapy pool, huge soft play area, multi-sensory room, and dark room. The students have access to a nice playground and grassy grounds, as well as an adventure playground and enclosed soft play sections for young children. The school also contains working gardens, a wildlife pond area, and a multi-use games area (MUGA). The forest garden is a well-known location for education. The kids can take part in rural science projects and learn gardening techniques. The school uses information and communication technology extensively, and there are many useful and well-organized instructional programmes available. We kindly ask that you peruse our website further and feel free to contact the school directly with any questions you may have. Parents can request paper copies of the important information that is published on this website. You are welcome to get in touch with Head Teacher Jane Jones at [email protected] or via phone at 01453 822155. Head Teacher Jane Jones can be reached at 01453 822155 or [email protected] for any inquiries.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.86% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.66% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.31% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.04% | 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 | - | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.11 | 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 | 89% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 44% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.57% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.98% | 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 | - | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.31 | 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 | 93% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 57% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.56% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.75% | 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 | - | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.32 | 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 | 100% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 56% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.11% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.02% | 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 | - | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.35 | 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 | - | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.78% | 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 | - | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.85% | 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 | - | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.11% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Shrubberies School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1