Redbridge Community School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cuckmere Lane Southampton Hampshire SO16 9RJ |
| Phone | 02380771381 |
| Reference Number | 116453 |
Redbridge Community School has been evaluated as performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education since its last inspection. The school is recognized for its strong community spirit, with pupils feeling proud and safe in their environment. There is a clear commitment among leaders and staff to provide high-quality education and personal development opportunities, which are evident through the innovative curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities offered to pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1120 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.84%
Girls: 46.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 114 | 237 |
| 8 | 115 | 108 | 223 |
| 9 | 127 | 96 | 223 |
| 10 | 120 | 101 | 221 |
| 11 | 118 | 98 | 216 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.5% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 May 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among pupils and staff.
- High expectations of behaviour and learning from leaders.
- Exceptional personal development opportunities for students.
- Innovative curriculum tailored to meet pupils' needs.
- Strong subject knowledge among most teachers.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Focus on improving reading skills with positive outcomes.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies by teachers.
- Some teachers do not adequately plan based on pupils' prior knowledge.
- Attendance issues among disadvantaged pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 32.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 38% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 3 |
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Studland Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9BB |
0.16 miles |
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0.52 miles |
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0.57 miles |
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0.58 miles |
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0.66 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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1.51 miles |
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