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The Fountain School
- Secondary
- Trident BD5 8BP
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' attitudes to learning are positive; they work in calm and orderly classrooms.
Academic Progress: Some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not picked up on quickly in lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work at the school; workload and well-being are considered by leaders.
Current Educational Practices: The school has developed the training offer for staff, including networking with other school leaders.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are happy with the offer the school provides for their children.
Communication: Leaders ensure communication with parents about their child's progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders listen to staff and consider their workload and well-being.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has broadened its range of professionals and developed training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Behaviour across school is positive, and safety measures are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Respect and tolerance are ever-present; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from opportunities to learn about different jobs and careers.
Outdoor Facilities: School premises used as a Madrassah during non-school hours.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive age-appropriate careers advice and guidance.
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The Fountain School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 42 students from age 10-16 yr.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | - |
| Age range | 10-16 | 11-18 | 11-23 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 0% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 25.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | £6,080 to £9,145 | £2,250 |
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 | 55.4 | 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 | 60% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 48.39% | 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% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.60 | 3.14 | 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 | - | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 | 39.4 | 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 | 36% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 48.04% | 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% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 3.03 | 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 | - | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.06% | 2.13% |
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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 | 46.8 | 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 | 68% 54 | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 41 | 42.88% | 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% | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.88 | 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 | - | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 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 | - | 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 | 45.9 | 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 | 14% 44 | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 46 | 42.77% | 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 | 0% | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 2.9 | 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 | - | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 58% | 24.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 38.92% | 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% | 25.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.06% | 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 | - | 94.53% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.87% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.45% |
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