The Fountains High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Bitham Lane, DE13 0HB |
| School Website | www.fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1283247580 |
| URN | 146070 |
School Census
| Total | 223 |
| Girls/Boys | 65/158 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.1%/70.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 87 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/12/2022 | Good |
| 13/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 | -1.48 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.52 |
| Progress 8 | -1.37 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| 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 | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 20% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 14.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
The Fountains Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bitham Lane, , DE13 0HB
The de Ferrers Academy
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Mary's Drive, , DE13 0LL
Outwoods Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harehedge Lane, , DE13 0AS
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tutbury Road, , DE13 0AJ