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Ampleforth College
- Secondary
- Ampleforth YO62 4ER
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils work hard and achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders expect pupils to behave well, and they do.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge due to high-quality training.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders invest in continuous professional development.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the excellent opportunities for character development.
Communication: Leaders ensure regular communication with staff and parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education and care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are vigilant and address concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have transformed weaknesses into strengths.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, contributing to pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong open culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils engage in various clubs including calligraphy, astronomy, and psychology.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils manage both well, excelling academically and in extracurriculars.
Outdoor Facilities: The school offers high-quality sporting and musical tuition.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive impartial guidance on careers through visitors and work experiences.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-formers prepare well for higher education or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-trained staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Ampleforth College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Catholic school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 394 students from age 11-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢6,680 to 拢10,040 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | 20.7 | 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 | 0% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.93% | 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 | 0% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.85 | 3.11 | 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 | - | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.29% | 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 | - | 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 | 23.7 | 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 | 1% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 50.98% | 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 | 0% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.21 | 3.29 | 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 | - | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.11% | 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 | - | 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 | 26.7 | 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 | 0% | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.25% | 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 | 0% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.28 | 3.22 | 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 | - | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.97% | 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 | - | 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 | 18.4 | 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 | 0% | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.36% | 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 | 0% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.94 | 3.2 | 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 | - | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 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 | - | 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 | 30.1 | 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 | 0% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.79% | 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 | 0% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.69% | 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 | - | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 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 | 39.22 | 31.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.74 | 29.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.40% | 16.68% | 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 | - | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.92% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.4% | 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 | 41.27 | 35.42 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.63 | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.1% | 21.26% | 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 | - | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.75% | 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 | 38.60 3 | 31.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.85 3 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.2% | 18.36% | 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 | - | 181 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.41% | 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 | 41.62 2 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.78 2 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.2% | 18.38% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 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 | 39.63 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.53 | 32.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.3% | 17.41% | 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 | - | 42.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 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 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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