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Solway Community School
- Secondary
- Silloth-on-Solway CA7 4DD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are courteous, and display positive attitudes.
Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress across subjects, but some have gaps due to past weaker teaching.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive bespoke training matching their subject specialism.
Current Educational Practices: Strong links with external partners ensure accurate assessments and improved teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good overall but needs further improvements in some subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have established strong links with the school.
Communication: Parents feel well informed about their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders provide strong pastoral support and address issues effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have embedded effective systems and use additional funding well.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective systems ensure pupil safety; bullying incidents are rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are supportive and promote pupils' well-being effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Various activities support spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned programme of careers education and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-informed about post-16 options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Quick identification and appropriate support for SEND pupils.
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About Us
Solway Community School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 138 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 12% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To allow everyone to be who they are meant to be, to motivate everyone to accomplish their potential, and to be happy, safe, and hardworking, requires moral bravery and integrity from staff, students, parents, and governors. We put a lot of effort into providing each student with the appropriate curriculum at our school. We personalise instruction where we can and when it is appropriate, and we make an effort to think outside the box for students in order to ensure that they graduate from our institution with the abilities, comprehension, and information necessary to pursue their goals and to contribute responsibly to society. We want them to be capable of confidently and intelligently responding to the ethical, political, economic, and social challenges that will be posed to them. We do this for everyone, regardless of starting point, academic potential, or aspirations, which is important. In order to help students feel comfortable, encouraged, challenged, and capable of achieving their goals, we ask them to set high goals and refuse to be satisfied with anything less than what they are capable of. We also help them by finding alternate routes when necessary. We belong to a group. The education we offer is founded on Christian values such as forgiveness, compassion, perseverance, integrity, hope, and faith in the future, in addition to the universal human values of justice, equality, respect, and responsibility. This is what unites us. That's what we think. We offer this as a service. Everything we do in school is supported by this. We work in this manner.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.5 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 12% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 15.60% |
| 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 | -1.29 | 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 | 33.5 | 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 | 12% | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 41.41% | 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 | 50% | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.94 | 2.69 | 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 | 100% | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 6.09% | 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 | -1.15 | 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 | 37.8 | 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 | 11% | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 46.11% | 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 | 33% | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.7 | 2.85 | 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 | 84% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.61 | 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 | 34.7 | 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 | 9% 25 | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 17 | 41.75% | 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 | 22% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 6 | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 6 | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 2.75 | 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 | 90% | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 59% | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 5.26% | 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 | -0.56 | 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 | 39.5 | 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 | 34% 17 | 29.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 18 | 47.77% | 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 | 17% | 27.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 7 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 7 | 15.09% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 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 | 94% | 89.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 36.44% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 36.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 18% | 10.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.44% | 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 | -1.16 | 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 | 29.7 | 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% | 30.32% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 48.64% | 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 | 10% | 26.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 13.27% | 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 | 75% | 92.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 141 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 58% | 80% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 38.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 40.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.44% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 21% | 13.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 17% | 6.69% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Solway Community School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1