XP School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Middle Bank Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5NG |
| Phone | 01302898792 |
| Reference Number | 140964 |
XP School is performing well overall, achieving a good quality of education while excelling in student behaviour and personal development. The school has developed an ambitious curriculum primarily delivered through 'expeditions', allowing pupils to connect their learning across various subjects. Despite recent refinements to address knowledge gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, leaders are focused on improving preparation for national assessments and ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, are well-supported.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 249 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.82%
Girls: 44.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| 8 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 9 | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| 11 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.9% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum incorporating expeditions.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of self-control and maturity.
- Exceptional personal development programs, including crew sessions.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring access to the curriculum.
- Strong focus on reading and literacy development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in older pupils' knowledge due to the pandemic and staffing issues.
- Need for improved progress in national assessments for older pupils.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 30 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 24 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 10 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 45 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 17 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 45 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 18 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 14 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 45 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 21 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 23 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 25 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 19 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 40 | 5 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44% |
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 | 189 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 105 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
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