The Fountain School
Details
| Age Range | 10-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Independent school, Other independent school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Address | 109 - 111 New Cross Street, West Yorkshire, BD5 8BP |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1274735913 |
| URN | 134587 |
School Census
| Total | 42 |
| Girls/Boys | 42/0 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 100.0%/0.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/02/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/02/2022 | Inadequate |
| 26/02/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/02/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2024 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 January 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 15 February 2022 | Standard inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 26 February 2019 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 07 March 2018 | Additional inspection | View |
| 17 January 2017 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 March 2011 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 06 February 2008 | Standard inspection: Satisfactory | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.15 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 90% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.6 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.08 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 93% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
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