Redbridge Community School

A good foundation school school in Southampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Redbridge Community School.

Southampton, SO169RJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
32.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.99
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cuckmere Lane
Southampton, SO169RJ
Phone
2380771381
Website
redbridgecommunityschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116453
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, SO16 9RJ
Website
www.redbridgecommunityschool.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Reach Cooperative Trust
Capacity
1112 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,100
Free School Meals
51.0% (561 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.7
English Attainment 8:
7.5
Maths Attainment 8:
6.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.7
Ebacc English:
90.6%
Ebacc Entry:
12.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.2%
Ebacc Languages:
26.8%
Ebacc Maths:
95.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.99
Progress 8 Range:
-1.19 to -0.80

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
183
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,100 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Excellence Respect Opportunity

SMSC section describes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, including religious education and celebration of religious festivals; culture and values are reinforced through assemblies and related activities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award French Club Music instrumental lessons (drums, keyboard, guitar, violin, cello, brass, singing, bass and woodwind) Singing lessons Dance Live! Theatre trips Arts Award School production Dance and Drama Captains

Facilities

State-of-the-art modern build with excellent ICT facilities eSports room Sponsored construction centre Assault course Climbing wall Lucy’s Garden horticulture centre with market garden and egg-laying chickens Geared Up bike maintenance centre

Curriculum Highlights

Two-year Key Stage 4 pathway design with multiple pathways: Turing Pathway (Ebacc), Hawking Pathway (Ebacc option), Dyson Pathway (Academic/Vocational), Collingwood Pathway (Nurture), R-Bridge Pathway (Hybrid/Vocational), Edu-K8 Pathway (Hybrid/Vocational) Pathways implemented to re-establish traditional academic subjects through a pathway approach during KS4 Lucy’s Garden Horticulture Centre on site with market garden, egg-laying chickens and a bike maintenance centre (Geared Up) Enrichment activities including cinema afternoons, falconry displays, Party in the Park and Winter Wonderland

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club runs before school from 07:45 to 08:40, Monday to Friday.

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