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Sir William Stanier Community School
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Sir William Stanier Community School
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- Crewe CW1 4EB
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Based on the inspection date: 19 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Well-defined expectations, calm environment
Academic Progress: Achievement varies too much between subjects and classes
Behaviour and Attitudes: A minority of pupils continue to misbehave, both in class and at social times
Academic Progress: Gaps in knowledge need identification; progress variable
Qualifications and Training: Focused opportunities for improvement
Current Educational Practices: Collaborative culture with ongoing improvements
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not deliver the curriculum effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent practice across subjects
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff resolve any bullying incidents quickly and effectively
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Open and reflective culture for staff support
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic actions in curriculum and behaviour management
Actions for Quality Improvement: Newly appointed leaders are addressing past weaknesses
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know they can seek help from staff when needed
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure vulnerable pupils and families get timely help
Managing Bullying and Safety: Consistent behavior management strategies
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safe environment, respectful pupil interactions
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils appreciate the range of clubs and activities provided
Career Counselling Services: Careers education effectively informs pupils about further education and training options
Managing and Supporting SEND: The achievement of pupils with SEND varies from class to class
Managing and Supporting SEND: Variable achievement; recent training efforts
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Sir William Stanier Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 693 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 6% | 48% | 46% |
| 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 | -1.36 | 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 | 26.6 | 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 | 6% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 41.84% | 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 | 7% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.06 | 2.65 | 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 | 90% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.42% | 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 | -0.86 | 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 | 34 | 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 | 20% | 32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 46.74% | 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 | 6% | 19.68% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.53 | 2.91 | 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 | 92% | 91.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 144 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.17% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 37.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 37.33% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.58% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | -1.12 | 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 | 29.3 | 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 | 15% 2 | 33.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 5 | 48% | 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 | 12% | 20.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 1 | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.33 | 3 | 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% | 82.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 76.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 35.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 35.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.41% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.91% | 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 | -0.88 | 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 | 32.5 | 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 | 17% | 35.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 7 | 52.55% | 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 | 6% | 22.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 11.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 16.03% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.16 | 3.11 | 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 | 91% | 77.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 144 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 70.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 30.09% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 36.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.68% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.14% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 32.7 | 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 | 17% | 31.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 47.14% | 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 | 7% | 20.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 13.39% | 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 | 84% | 81.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 63.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 37.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 36.55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.85% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir William Stanier Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1