Polam School
Polam School
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Bedford
Head Teacher
Mr Darren O'Neil
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 1923
Website
www.polamschool.co.uk
Reference Number
109720
Additional Provisions
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Class Sizes
Total Pupils
Cohort Sizes
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Pupil Ethnicities
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About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
ISI Inspections
2 inspections on record
- 2023
Standards Assessment
Standard Result Part 1: Quality of education provided Met Part 2: Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Met Part 3: Welfare, health and safety of pupils Met Part 4: Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Met Part 5: Premises of and accommodation at schools Met Part 6: Provision of information Met Part 7: Manner in which complaints are handled Met Part 8: Quality of leadership in and management of schools Met Quality of pupils' academic and other achievements Excellent Quality of pupils' personal development Excellent Recommended Next Steps
2.1 The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, the requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, and associated requirements, and no further action is required as a result of this inspection.
AI-Generated Insights
Students2- Pupils achieve excellent academic and personal development.
- Pupils demonstrate high-order thinking and curiosity.
Teaching2- Teaching combines high expectations with fun and creativity.
- Teachers provide strong support for all pupils, including SEND and EAL.
Leadership2- Leaders effectively monitor and support pupil progress.
- Leaders ensure curriculum and pupil development are well managed.
Careers2- Pupils develop skills for future learning and careers.
- School fosters resilience and self-confidence for future challenges.
Extracurricular2- Pupils engage in a wide range of clubs and events.
- Activities promote understanding of different cultures and values.
Parents2- Parents feel teaching enables progress and learning.
- Parents are involved in the school's values and activities.
Safety & Environment2- Pupils feel safe and healthy with strong wellbeing support.
- Pupils understand how to stay safe and healthy.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2018
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which inspects independent schools in England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •ISI conducts different types of inspections including educational quality, regulatory compliance, and focused compliance visits.
Contact Information
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