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Stevenage Education Support Centre - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Stevenage Education Support Centre
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Stevenage Education Support Centre
- Secondary
- Stevenage SG2 9HQ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exceptional progress in their time here.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils greatly improve their behaviour, attendance, and attitudes while they are here.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff work tirelessly to help pupils take on demanding tasks, and mentor them to develop self-esteem.
Opportunities for Involvement: SESC provides exceptional support for families and local schools.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very happy with the school's commitment as one parent said ‘they move heaven and earth’ to help each pupil.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders, including governors, rigorously check how well the centre’s work is meeting the needs of pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Commitment of staff is exemplary; they help pupils return successfully to mainstream schools.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school uses carefully chosen visitors to teach pupils how to stay safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: SESC provides an exceptionally calm and positive environment enhancing safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils gain new skills and interests, from mixed martial arts to cookery and sailing.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils receive support with interviews and applications, even after they leave SESC.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive support with interviews and applications, even after they leave SESC.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils in Key Stage 4 take part in work experience and attend college weekly.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The curriculum is adapted with great skill for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: All pupils gain GCSEs in English, mathematics, and science; vocational courses are linked to college and work experience.
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Stevenage Education Support Centre is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 2 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 3.6 | 15.9 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 52% | 26% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 17.50% | 10.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stevenage Education Support Centre
Local authority ratio 18 : 1