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Victoria Education Centre
- All-through
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH13 6AS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress throughout the school from their individual starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school and have positive attitudes to learning. Safeguarding is effective.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Any pupil at risk of underachievement is quickly identified, reasons explored, and additional support or interventions put in place.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders carry out regular activities to monitor the effectiveness of teaching and learning in lessons.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders ensure lessons are of high quality and where there is room for improvement, effective support or professional development is put in place.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is interesting and engaging, but not always challenging enough for some more-able pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can work with a multi-disciplinary team to agree targets for their children.
Communication with Parents: Leaders report to parents and carers regularly about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents who responded to the Ofsted survey are extremely satisfied with the school's provision.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond quickly and meet as a team to keep cases under close review to ensure pupils are safe.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders are committed to improving life chances and regularly review progress and adjust curriculum practices based on recent research.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils are adamant there is no bullying, and the high quality of care ensures that pupils' needs are met quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are polite, engaging, and demonstrate positive attitudes because teachers make lessons enjoyable.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High staff to pupil ratio ensures that physical, emotional, and health needs are met effectively.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in sports, arts, and cultural experiences in school and community.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Variety of experiences enhance pupils’ lives and help them become more independent.
Outdoor Facilities: The outside area in the early years provision gives children the freedom to explore actively.
Career Counselling Services: Students have opportunities to develop employability skills and take part in work experience.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students make good progress towards achieving their own learning goals, ensuring smooth transitions to next destinations.
Support for SEND: The school provides an environment where pupils feel safe to learn and have the necessary aids or equipment to help them.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve accreditation in arts, employability, music technology, and podcasting. GCSE passes in English and mathematics are attained by a few pupils each year.
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About Us
Victoria Education Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 110 students from age 3-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 2-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | 7.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 96 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -1.58 | 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 | 0.9 | 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% | 33.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.16% | 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 | 0% | 23.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.46% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 2.87 | 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 | - | 90.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.89% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.64% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.29% | 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 | 0.9 | 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% | 34.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.59% | 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% | 23.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 83.9% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 112 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 78.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.03% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.48% | 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 | 1.9 | 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% | 34.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.88% | 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 | 0% | 28.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.09 | 3.15 | 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 | - | 84.33% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.41% | 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 | -1.69 | 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 | 2.9 | 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% | 35.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.53% | 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 | 0% | 28.63% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.09 | 3.13 | 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 | - | 78.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.52% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.89% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 34.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.06% | 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 | - | 26.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.45% | 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% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.65% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.15% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 2.45% |
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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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