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Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College
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- Preston PR2 8RA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: They progress well through the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour requires improvement; some struggle with raised expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects well and share knowledge enthusiastically.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use technology and assessments effectively in lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are not consistent in applying new behaviour systems.
Communication: The school communicates effectively through governors and parent surveys.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should ensure behaviour policy is applied consistently.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have reviewed the curriculum; changes are starting to show benefits.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff handle bullying, but consistency in application needed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, but not all pupils agree.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, national competitions included.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities provided despite COVID-19 disruptions.
Career Counselling Services: Age-appropriate careers education, including independent advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Prepared well for future careers, pandemic affected work experience.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive appropriate support; have equal access.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of mainly academic subjects offered at key stage 4.
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Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 775 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 7.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 62% | 63% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 56.3 | 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 | 62% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 40.74% | 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 | 46% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 2.6 | 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 | 98% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.83% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 59.1 | 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 | 67% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 41.51% | 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 | 59% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.3 | 2.67 | 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 | 99% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.21% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 56.8 | 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 | 63% 15 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 4 | 41.27% | 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 | 63% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 3 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 8 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.23 | 2.66 | 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 | 99% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.84% | 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 | 0.74 | 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 | 62.2 | 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 | 78% | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 4 | 38.78% | 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 | 45% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 5 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 2 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.62 | 2.51 | 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 | 99% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 60.5 | 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 | 78% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 42.17% | 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 | 55% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 13.37% | 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 | 100% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
