SMS Changing Lives - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
SMS Changing Lives
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SMS Changing Lives
- Secondary
- Oldham OL9 9XA
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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 | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Senior leaders have established an ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are expected to behave well. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use EHC plans and knowledge of pupils' interests for accurate teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: The range of specialist therapies is limited, requiring reliance on external agencies.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff form trusting relationships and address behaviour calmly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders raised expectations since the previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively. Pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are alert to pupils' vulnerabilities; strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of sports like football and boxing used for personal development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school balances academics and extracurriculars effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Senior leaders provide effective careers advice resulting in better preparedness for next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Gains in vocational qualifications and communication skills prepare students well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have EHC plans, and staff are trained for social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Subjects Offered: Core curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, and vocational subjects.
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SMS Changing Lives is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 40 students from age 11-16 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 30.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.22% | 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 | - | 28.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.09% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.86 | 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 | - | 91.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 215 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.13% | 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 | 1.7 | 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 | 0% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.13% | 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% | 25.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.13% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.95 | 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 | - | 87.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 208 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.33% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 |
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