The Stable School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Stable School
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The Stable School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Christchurch BH23 6AQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils gain a range of GCSE and functional skills qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The majority of pupils rise to the higher expectations of how to behave. Incidents of poor behaviour have decreased markedly.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not have the expertise to implement the curriculum as intended. Expectations of what pupils can achieve are consistently high.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents would like stronger opportunities for involvement, such as through charitable work and organizing events.
Communication: Some parents raise concerns about communication and how feedback is taken on board. The school should improve communication with parents who have concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents hold mixed views about the school. Some comment favourably while others are not convinced by the recent changes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders provide a clear sense of direction and are working on the right things to bring about sustainable improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have raised expectations of pupils' academic learning and behavior. They need to deepen staff knowledge of subject-specific pedagogy.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Lost learning time has reduced because the expectations of pupils are higher. Specialist staff provide effective pastoral support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Cases of derogatory language are reducing because pupils learn to respect diversity and difference. The school should continue efforts to improve pupil safety.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils鈥� personal development is threaded through assemblies and the wider curriculum. Pupils would like more opportunities to take on responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is increasingly effective. Older pupils plan for work experience and visit post-16 provisions.
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About Us
The Stable School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 61 students from age 6-16 yr.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Stable School was founded by two instructors in 2019 with the intention of creating a curriculum that didn't try to force square pegs into round holes. Every student is valued for their individuality and uniqueness at The Stable School, which is a warm family. We use a trauma-informed and psychoeducational approach to serve young people who confront barriers to learning related to their social, emotional, and mental health. We are happy to be independent and guided by a strong moral compass at The Stable School. Innovation, nurturing, and honesty are the keys to good results for all of our children. All of our students ought to leave our institution having acquired the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to make a difference in their communities and lead happy lives.
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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 | 11.7 | 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 | 17% | 33.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 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 | 0.57 | 2.87 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 34.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 23.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 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 鈥� 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 | - | 83.9% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 112 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.03% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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.
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.
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 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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