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Spa School, Bermondsey
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Spa School, Bermondsey
- Secondary
- Southwark SE1 5RN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn important, meaningful and functional information.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptional behaviour and positive relationships.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff know pupils well and adapt teaching to support learning and address gaps.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through Ofsted Parent View.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governing body members improve understanding and challenge effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Special interest lessons like musical theatre and horticulture.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Ambitious curriculum with personalised learning goals.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have an education, health and care plan.
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Spa School, Bermondsey is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 115 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Spa School is a secondary co-educational school for students aged 11-19 with a primary diagnosis of Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The school is located in the Bermondsey neighbourhood of the London Borough of Southwark on Monnow Road, which is off Southwark Park Road. All parents and guardians of pupils who meet the school's entrance requirements are cordially invited to tour the facility. Appointments can be made to attend one of the schools regular prospective parents/carers open mornings where you will be given information about the school and given a tour of the facilities. You can do this by getting in touch with the school office, though you might want to start by speaking with Simon Eccles, our headmaster. Spa School is a collaborative community made up of kids, parents, teachers, and governors.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
|
B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.1 | - | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 6.30% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.63% | 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 | - | 38.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.17 | 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% | 94.1% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 91.9% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 20.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.38% | 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 | - | 34.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.83% | 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 | - | 37.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 19.41% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25.86% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.38 | 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 | 90% | 88.85% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 119 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 23.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 44.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 10.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.35% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.5% | 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 | - | 25.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.32% | 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 | - | 35.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.29% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 17.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 19% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.31% | 2.75% |
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 & terms
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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Spa School, Bermondsey
Local authority ratio 17 : 1