Aurora Hanley School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Aurora Hanley School
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Aurora Hanley School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8PQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Excellent progress both academically and personally
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and show mutual respect with staff
Qualifications and Training: Staff are exceptionally well qualified
Current Educational Practices: Strong emphasis on continual improvement to the curriculum and teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Highly effective careers education, exceptional support for SEND
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved with in-depth assessments and target setting
Communication: Leaders collaborate highly effectively with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say it is a very special school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff sort things out if bullying occurs
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure the equality of education remains very strong
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are extremely rare; staff receive regular training in keeping pupils safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes equality and understanding of differences
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of programmes like raft building, film making, and horse riding
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities planned to become more confident and gain independence
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor gardening area used for growing plants and vegetables
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective careers education with work experience opportunities
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students study GCSEs, functional skills or BTEC courses in the sixth form
Managing and Supporting SEND: Exceptional support for pupils with SEND
Subjects Offered: Students study GCSEs, functional skills, or BTEC courses
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Aurora Hanley School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 84 students from age 6-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 6-19 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| 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 | - | 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 | 4.4 | 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% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.8% | 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% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 2.66 | 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 | - | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.06% | 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 | 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 | 0% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.03% | 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% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 2.81 | 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 | - | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.4% | 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 | - | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.67 | 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 | - | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.62% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.56% | 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 | - | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 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 | - | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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