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The Springboard Project
2 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street, Oldham, OL1 1AN, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
141
Capacity
127
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this institution offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Despite these weaknesses, the school is better than 36% of others in the area, indicating potential for growth and development.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Black African1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Location
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53.53912, -2.11373 · OL1 1AN
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN145922
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.springboardproject.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Springboard Project rated by Ofsted?
The Springboard Project was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2024.
Is The Springboard Project a good school?
The Springboard Project scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Springboard Project in GCSEs?
The Springboard Project achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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