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Aldersley High School
- 1.4 (5 reviews)
- Secondary
- Wolverhampton WV8 1RT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Students generally exhibit high standards of behavior and engagement in learning.
Academic Progress: In 2016 and 2017, students' progress was above average but boys lagged behind girls, particularly in English.
Qualifications and Training: A programme of continuing professional development allows teachers to gain externally recognised qualifications.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have focused on improving teaching quality through professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong relationships with students and well-planned lessons noted. Boys' engagement in target-setting needs improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are generally supportive of the school.
Parent Satisfaction: A typical parent comment indicated satisfaction with academic and pastoral support.
Communication: Parents feel that communication about progress is adequate.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are confident that concerns will be effectively addressed by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are committed to improving pupils鈥� employability skills and have made curriculum adjustments.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to report concerns. Bullying is rare and addressed promptly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a priority, with effective systems for ensuring safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular opportunities appreciated by pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support for balancing academic and extracurricular engagements is provided.
Career Counselling Services: Beneficial opportunities during National Careers Week enhance career awareness.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum is more academic, better meeting pupils鈥� needs and aspirations.
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Aldersley High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1278 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Amethyst Academies Trust's founding school, Aldersley High School, is honoured to hold this distinction. Our school is a thriving learning environment, and we make sure that kids are at the centre of all we do. We are dedicated to giving our pupils an excellent education by offering a curriculum that is attractive and a variety of enrichment activities. I sincerely hope that our website will give you access to not just pertinent information but also a window into our active community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.3 | - | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.70% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 29.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 19.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 7.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 10.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 35.77% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 39.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.27% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 34.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 49.58% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 22.54% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 10.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 15.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 3.07 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 35.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 40.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 14 | 25.69% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 13 | 42.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 26.88% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 25 | 8.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% 47 | 13.92% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 2.71 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.59% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 39.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.76% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.18% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 4 | 24.76% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 1 | 39.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 21.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 14 | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 15 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.57 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 114 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 74.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 40.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 25.43% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 38.65% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 19.35% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.22% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 84.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 54.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 40.69% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.92% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.62% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.94 | 28.23 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.44 | 28.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.70% | 12.15% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 85 | 104 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 61.21% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.63% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 13.21% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.63% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.99 | 32.21 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.17 | 31.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 12.15% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 127 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 64.22% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 14.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 11.89% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.16 1 | 27.86 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.28 2 | 24 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 8.75% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 58 | 131 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 66.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 2% | 11.71% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.29% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.62 1 | 27.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.03 1 | 27.1 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 9.98% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 12.92% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.58% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 11.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.16 | 21.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.17 | 23.84 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.74% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 12.36% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.55% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.45% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.45% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aldersley High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
