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Thriftwood School
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress towards individual targets with personalised learning and support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are outstanding due to highly motivating lessons and exceptional support.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders’ excellent use of funding ensures disadvantaged pupils make rapid progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly motivated and supported in the pursuit of excellence for pupils’ achievement and personal development.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching promotes excellent learning with meticulous planning tailored to individual needs.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Highly skilled staff help develop communication and self-help skills, encouraging independence.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents have strong partnerships with school staff and appreciate the excellent progress their children make.
Communication with Parents: Staff foster successful positive working relationships with parents and regularly communicate pupils’ progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are unanimous in their praise for staff and are extremely satisfied with the school's work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff provide high-quality care, support, and advice, ensuring personal development and welfare needs are met.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders’ accurate judgements identify areas for development and swiftly provide relevant training for teachers.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is at the heart of the school, and pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, and they display excellent attitudes to learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff actively promote pupils' welfare and foster successful relationships with various agencies.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Creative curriculum includes topics and enrichment activities stimulating curiosity and interest in learning.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The primary physical education and sport premium extends pupils’ fitness, skills, and team-building activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The extensive school grounds offer valuable opportunities for learning outside the classroom.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive high-quality, independent guidance from a specialist careers adviser.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students gain suitable qualifications and move onto further education or employment.
Support for SEND: Funding enhances literacy, numeracy, and social, emotional, and mental health development for pupils with SEND.
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Thriftwood School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 251 students from age 5-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.79% | 7.42% |
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 | -11.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.6 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.71% | 9.72% |
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 | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.1 | 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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% | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10% | 9.16% |
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 | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.3 | 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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 | 0% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.05% | 8.19% |
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 | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.46% | 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 | - | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 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% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.73% | 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 | - | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.94% | 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 | - | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.12 | 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% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 93% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 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 | - | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.05% | 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 | - | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.83% | 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% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.01% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.68% | 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 | - | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.1 | 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 | 95% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 77% | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 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 | -1.8 | 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 | 0% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.46% | 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% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.71% | 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 | 100% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 76% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thriftwood School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1