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Astley Community High School
- Secondary
- Seaton Valley NE25 0BP
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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 |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� achievement is good, almost every group made good progress in both English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is good; pupils are considerate and courteous.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have been supported with opportunities to develop their subject knowledge through specific courses.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching includes high expectations, challenging questions, and diverse strategies.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching is inspirational, but variability between subjects remains.
Communication: Parents are well-informed through regular reports and parents' evenings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are unrelenting in their drive for improvement and handle concerns with precision.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Substantial improvements have been made since the last inspection through focused training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and promptly addressed; pupils feel very safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for; there is a culture of safety in the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a range of activities including sports and Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Outdoor Facilities: Outward bound programme develops team work and community sense.
Career Counselling Services: Innovative careers breakfast programme provides insights into various professions.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Learners in sixth form thrive and are well-prepared for further education or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled pupils and those with SEN make good progress with tailored support.
Subjects Offered: Focus on improving provision in science, history, and French; broad and balanced curriculum.
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Astley Community High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 605 students from age 13-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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to get to know each child as a whole young person both intellectually and pastorally.
to work toward everyone becoming their best selves and happy of their accomplishments.
Every lesson that we teach as a Federation centres around teaching and learning.
You and your child will receive unmatched support.
We will use every effort to help your child adjust to the school and succeed to the fullest extent possible.
Our Federation can be summed up as schools that are big enough to have an effect yet small enough to care.
A set of basic beliefs is shared by all three schools in the Seaton Valley Federation.
All members of the school community, including students, staff, volunteers, governors, and parents, are required to exhibit the core principles listed below.
demonstrate initiative and make a constructive contribution to the school community, the neighbourhood community, and society at large.
respect England's democratic values as well as the democratic rule of law.
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to work toward everyone becoming their best selves and happy of their accomplishments.
Every lesson that we teach as a Federation centres around teaching and learning.
You and your child will receive unmatched support.
We will use every effort to help your child adjust to the school and succeed to the fullest extent possible.
Our Federation can be summed up as schools that are big enough to have an effect yet small enough to care.
A set of basic beliefs is shared by all three schools in the Seaton Valley Federation.
All members of the school community, including students, staff, volunteers, governors, and parents, are required to exhibit the core principles listed below.
demonstrate initiative and make a constructive contribution to the school community, the neighbourhood community, and society at large.
respect England's democratic values as well as the democratic rule of law.
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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 |
B
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A
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 13-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.9 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 34% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 25.00% | - | 9.10% |
| 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 46% | 23.11% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 35% | 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 | 2% | 15.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 6.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 9% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 2.22 | 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 | 92% | 83.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 74.91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 29.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.39% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.52% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 41% | 24.93% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 37.11% | 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 | 7% | 16.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 9.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 2.4 | 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 | 93% | 85.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 30.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.74% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.91% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 43% 3 | 21.96% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 1 | 35.48% | 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 | 4% | 14.43% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 5.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 1 | 7.39% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.37 | 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 | 91% | 81.35% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 73.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 27.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 29.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.41% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.29% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 40% 11 | 19.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 15 | 29.3% | 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 | 8% | 12.39% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 4.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 2 | 6.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 1.98 | 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% | 74.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 63.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 21.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.53% | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 42 | 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 | 29% | 18.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 30.55% | 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 | 7% | 14.15% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 8.1% | 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 | 95% | 77.35% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 52.82% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 23.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 33.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 5.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.06% | 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 | 32.98 | 30.88 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 | 29.13 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.00% | 9.33% | 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 | 76 | 85 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 55.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 11.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 20.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.36% | 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 | 30.92 | 35.1 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 35.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.88% | 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 | 78 | 93 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 56.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.93% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 17.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 14.36% | 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 | 30.07 1 | 29.48 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.44 14 | 32.64 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.8% | 17.51% | 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 | 90 | 103 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 55.09% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 13.64% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.91% | 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 | 31.12 2 | 28.87 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.73 9 | 30.58 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 12.27% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 16.18% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 11.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 18.09% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.55% | 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 | 29.6 | 24.51 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.19 | 29.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 10.56% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 15.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 24% | 9.91% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 15.82% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.45% | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Astley Community High School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1