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Southern Cross School

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Southern Cross School
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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
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A-

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Southern Cross School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 129 students from age 9-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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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 89 96 96
Reading 95 96 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% 49.43% 55.75%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 3.85% 7.34%

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 -12.6 Well Below Average
Maths - -

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 87 95 96
Reading 87 1 94 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% 57.55% 60.3%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.51% 9.64%

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 -7.0 Well Below Average
Writing -13.5 Well Below Average
Maths -10.0 Well Below Average

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 87 96 94
Reading 88 96 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% 58.92% 59.38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.43% 9.1%

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 - 96 93
Reading - 95 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 - 57.01% 56.21%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 7.08% 8.13%

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 - -
Secondary Exam Result

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 -3.1 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 4.7 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% 30.16% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 39.8% 45.1%

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% 24.1% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.61% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 15.29% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 0.13 2.85 2.95

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 48% 87.6% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 40 158 140
Pupils staying in education 43% 84.93% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 29.33% 34.04%
School sixth forms 0% 13.03% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 27.6% 10.43%
Other education destinations 3% 15.23% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.83% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 1.83% 2.16%

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 -2.18 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 6.7 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% 20.81% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 30.68% 43.21%

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% 22.04% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 9.51% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 13.53% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 0.3 2.34 2.87

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 81% 87.56% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 21 131 134
Pupils staying in education 71% 82.37% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 71% 29.44% 33.35%
School sixth forms 0% 12.93% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 26.96% 8.49%
Other education destinations 0% 13.15% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.85% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 10% 3.33% 2.77%

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 -2.54 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 9.3 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 0% 21.87% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 31.63% 42.47%

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% 18.59% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.67% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.33% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 0.43 2.34 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 58% 84.79% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 19 138 140
Pupils staying in education 32% 79.63% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 26.96% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 12% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 24.42% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 11.67% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 26% 3.38% 2.07%

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 -1.49 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 14.7 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% 22.09% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 5% 32.65% 42.95%

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% 19.91% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.12% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.77% 16.14%
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 46% 82.63% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 13 135 144
Pupils staying in education - 42.58% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 21.92% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 10.17% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 28% 9%
Other education destinations - 10.63% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.13% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.96% 2.47%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 To 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 24th Jul 2024
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The school has a strong focus on learning and development of personal and social skills, and uses an effective range of strategies to help pupils succeed.

Staff use assessments effectively to measure improvements in pupils’ learning and behavior.

Pupils in key stage 2 are taught well, and make good progress when they move into key stage 3.

Governors work effectively with senior leaders to monitor the quality of education, and pupils’ behavior and safety, across all three sites.

The curriculum is well planned and well taught, and has a positive effect on pupils’ learning and progress.

Pupils achieve a good range of academic and vocational qualifications by the end of key stage 4, which helps them prepare for post-16 education and training.

Some teachers do not use additional support staff effectively enough, and the proportion of pupils who are regularly absent from school remains too high.

Leaders and governors do not routinely analyze the wealth of information that they have available to them to ensure that pupils make more rapid progress across the three sites.

Pupils take pride in their work and in their school, and most move on to college courses at the end of Year 11.

Leaders and governors ensure that there is a vigilant culture of effective safeguarding throughout the school, and pupils feel safe and value the support given by the staff.

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