Statutory Information
1. Contact Details:
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, B30 1UL
Telephone: 0121 464 4040
Email: enquiry@decschool.co.uk
Website: www.decschool.co.uk
Twitter: @followDECTC
Heateacher: Mr M. Dunn
Enquiries regarding the school can be sent to the above email address, f.a.o. Mr M. Dunn.
Our SENCO, Mr A Rackham, can also be contacted via the links above.
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is now a member of the Matrix Academy Trust. Details and contact information for the Trust can be found at http://matrixacademytrust.co.uk/
2. Admissions Arrangements
The School Admissions Policy 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21 can be found at About Us->Admissions and also on the links below:
3. Latest OFSTED Report
The latest report from 2012 (pre-academy conversion) can be found here (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/103494)
4. Key Stage 4 Results (2018 provisional)
The information below is updated from the currently published unvalidated results with changes due to pupil remarks.
Progress 8: -0.14
Attainment 8: 40.8
% of pupils achieving a standard pass (9-4) in English and Maths: 55%
% of pupils achieving a strong pass (9-5) in English and Maths: 32%
% of pupils entered for English Baccalaureate: 39%
Average EBACC point score: 3.54
% of pupils who continue in education or training, or moving on to employment at the end of 16-19 study: 86% (cohort completing Key Stage 4 in 2016)
Key Stage 5 Results (2018 provisional)
Average A level grade: B- (35.6 points)
Applied General Average Grade: Merit (25.0 points)
Average English Progress: +0.67
Average Maths Progress: +0.75
Further results information can be found on the School Performance Tables published by the Department for Education: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/143438
For information pre-conversion to academy, please follow https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/103494
5.Curriculum information
Our teaching programmes and assessments reflect the content and challenge of the National Curriculum. At Key Stage 3 pupils take the following subjects: English, mathematics, science, art, geography, history, computing, modern foreign languages (French, German and Spanish), music, PE, PSHE (delivered via form time), social studies/religious education, design and technology. Selected pupils also follow the Lexia reading scheme.
More detailed information can be found in our faculty pages under the 'Our School' menu.
At Key Stage 4, starting in year 9 pupils follow a personalised pathway. All pupils take the core subjects of Maths, English language, English literature, PE (not examined), PSHE and Double Science Award OR separate sciences (biology, chemistry, physics).
Nearly all pupils with be entered for the EBacc (English Baccalaureate); they will study the above subjects and History or Geography (or both) and French , German or Spanish.
All pupils have the opportunity to study from the following huge range of subjects - full details of these can be found under the 'Our School' menu:
Information about Key Stage 5 courses can be found in our 'Sixth Form' menu
6. Behaviour Policy
The school behaviour policy (including rewards) can be found here and further information on School Life.
7. Pupil Premium
Details of 2017-18 plan for pupil premium spend and a review of outcomes can be found here.
In 2018-19 we will be further refining our strategies. The school action plan for 2018-19 can be found here.
8. Catch-Up Premium Statement
2017-18 Report: Details can be found here
2018-19 Plan: Details can be found here
9. SEND
The SEND policy can be found here
Further information on our SEND provision can be found here.
Full details of the Birmingham Local Offer can be found on https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/localoffer
SENDCO: Mr A Rackham
Tel No: 0121 464 4040
Email: enquiry@decschool.co.uk
10. Governance
The Chair of Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School's Governing Body is Mr. Mark Isgrove. He can be contacted via the school either on: enquiry@decschool.co.uk or on the usual contact number, 0121 464 4040.
The school is part of Matrix Academy Trust. The Trust head office is at Matrix Academy Trust, Leamore Lane, Bloxwich Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7PS, telephone number: 01922 211264
Governance information can be found at About Us->Governing Body.
11. Complaints & Whistleblowing
The Trust Complaints Policy can be found here.
In addition the Trust policy on dealing with unreasonable complaints can be found here.
The school's whistleblowing policy can be found here.
12. Charging and Remissions information
The Charging and Remissions Policy is part of our Financial Procedures manual - the relevant extract can be found here.
13. The school’s ethos and values
At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury, we want pupils to grow and develop academically, socially and personally so that they leave us able to proceed into adulthood as confident, qualified people with a strong sense of self-discipline, proper regard for authority and able to establish maintain positive relationship with others from all walks of life.
We want all of our students to go on to lead happy, healthy and successful lives, with a career and continuing drive to be the best that they can be and to always make a positive contribution to their community.
Every Child Matters is embedded within the ethos and culture of our Pastoral Care. We aim to provide outstanding support and motivation for pupils by regularly analysing, discussing and targeting their academic progress. In addition, we aim to provide exemplary care for students experiencing challenges, enabling them to overcome barriers to learning quickly and effectively.
We have very high expectations of behaviour, attendance and punctuality and expect students, parents and all staff to share and support these expectations at all times.
At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury we aim to facilitate:
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A safe environment free from disruption, violence, bullying and any form of harassment
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An ethos and culture where students to be well known, valued and respected
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A ‘telling’ school - An open and honest environment in which everyone communicates openly. All pupils feel safe and confident in reporting any issues or concerns to members of staff, prefects and/ or the anti-bullying ambassadors.
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A consistency in response to both positive and negative behaviour
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Outstanding support and motivation for pupils by regularly analysing, discussing and targeting their academic progress
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Early, appropriate and impactful intervention
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A culture of praise and encouragement in which all pupils believe they can achieve
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A positive relationship with parents and carers to develop a shared approach and responsibility for every child’s progress and the implementation of the school’s policies and procedures
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