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The Astley Cooper School
- 1.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Dacorum HP2 7HL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Staff check regularly to ensure that pupils remember important knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils are polite and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable and typically form good working relationships.
Current Educational Practices: More staff are now trained at the higher level in safeguarding.
Strengths and Challenges: Workload is considered as ongoing improvement plans are implemented.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils were excited to involve in making some new choices for the library.
Communication: Leaders remind pupils regularly that bullying is not tolerated.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Ensuring pupils鈥� easy access to the safeguarding team and pastoral leaders is a priority.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have paid close attention to helping pupils who need to develop their reading skills.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils trust staff to help them resolve bullying issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The support of a trained counselor is available in school every day.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities for after-school and lunchtime clubs are available again this year.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial advice and guidance help pupils plan effectively for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported to access the same curriculum as others.
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The Astley Cooper School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 965 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 25% 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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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 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 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 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 | -0.82 | 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 | 35.7 | 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 | 25% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 50.5% | 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 | 6% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.94 | 3.37 | 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 | 94% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.37% | 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 | -0.64 | 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 | 38.9 | 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 | 34% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 51.68% | 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 | 6% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 3.51 | 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 | 90% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 73 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 41.8 | 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 | 32% 2 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 18 | 47.05% | 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 | 11% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 3.25 | 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 | 93% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.11% | 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 | -0.72 | 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 | 35.9 | 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 | 30% 7 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 13 | 47.77% | 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 | 13% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 12 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 9 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 3.3 | 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 | 88% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 67 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 37% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 49.19% | 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 | 24% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 21.91% | 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% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 62 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 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 | 17.31 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.43% | 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 | 23 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 17% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 7.42% | 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 | 21.67 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 20.26% | 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 | 15 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 27% | 9.21% | 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 | 27.93 6 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.00 2 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 16.46% | 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 | 18 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 28% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 6.93% | 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 | 21.94 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.56 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.88% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 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 | 22.32 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.88% | 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 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd 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 - 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Astley Cooper School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1