The Springboard Project
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 2 Medtia Square Phoenix Street Oldham OL1 1AN |
| Phone | 01618833250 |
| Reference Number | 145922 |
The Springboard Project is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas, with outstanding performance in personal development. The school has high expectations for its pupils, providing a supportive environment where they feel welcomed and valued. The curriculum is tailored to meet the varied needs of students, particularly those with significant gaps in their knowledge, which has led to many achieving positive outcomes. However, some concerns are noted regarding the oversight of curriculum delivery in a few subjects, which may hinder full student achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 141 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.3%
Girls: 22.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 32 | 8 | 40 |
| 11 | 26 | 12 | 38 |
| 12 | 29 | 9 | 38 |
| 13 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations and ambitions for student achievement.
- Exceptional curriculum promoting personal development.
- Strong support and care for pupils and their families.
- Positive attitudes towards learning among pupils.
- Effective measures leading to improved attendance and behaviour.
- Abundant opportunities for community engagement and life skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate oversight of curriculum implementation in a few subjects.
- Learning activities in some subjects do not solidify knowledge retention.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
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