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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| 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: Outcomes for pupils have improved overall due to enhanced teaching quality and close monitoring.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate high self-esteem, greet visitors with courtesy, and engage well in learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Middle leaders monitor progress closely and provide additional support where necessary.
Academic Progress: Pupils are successful in varied pathways, gaining qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes and behaviour seen in classrooms and social times.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: High-level support and bespoke understanding help pupils thrive.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel involved in an open environment where they can share opinions and seek help without fear.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The introduction of a new curriculum has improved teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and appreciate leadership's prioritization of their well-being.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Curriculum design ensures key knowledge and skills development.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: High expectations from staff lead to improved pupil achievement, though more practice in writing is needed.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some curriculum areas need better alignment and understanding.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents and carers who completed the questionnaire held positive views on care and provision.
Communication with Parents: Regular updates and questionnaires ensure parents are informed and involved.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with the school's quality of care and provision.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents involved through career fairs and bespoke understanding.
Communication with Parents: Parents value communication and inclusion in the school community.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents recognize the school's embrace of individuality.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership handles conflicts effectively, ensuring students' safety and well-being.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders focus on improving teaching quality, pupil outcomes and curriculum development.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders plan purposeful support to address challenges.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Reflective leaders focus on continuous practice development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand measures to keep themselves and others safe, with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are well-behaved, courteous, and eager to learn; bullying is acknowledged but managed.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Regular safeguarding updates and clear action plans ensure welfare and safety.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; positive bullying management.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Calm, focused classrooms with clearly defined expectations.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: PSHE offer helps understand health and online safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of activities like horse riding and visits inspire pupil participation.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Extracurricular opportunities are integrated into the curriculum, enhancing overall learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Regular outdoor activities are available, such as fortnightly horse riding trips.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Active participation in personal development and positive change.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Skill-based activities prepare pupils for adulthood.
Outdoor Facilities: Early years use diverse outdoor opportunities effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Bespoke careers advice is offered to meet individual needs, supporting post-school transition.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Effective transition processes prepare students for the next stage in their education.
Career Counselling Services: Access to world of work via careers fairs and lessons.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: High priority on developing skill sets for adulthood.
Support for SEND: Staff are skilled at recognizing and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they make good progress.
Support for SEND: EHCP and differentiated pathways cater to pupil needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils are offered a range of subjects, including vocational courses, mathematics, and English.
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About Us
Beaumont Hill Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 328 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
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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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 93 | 104 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.03% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 96 6 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 8 | 104 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.96% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 6 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 5 | 105 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 63.21% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 84 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 93 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.32% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.08% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.5 | Well Below Average |
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 | -1.85 | 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 | 1.1 | 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% | 27.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.92% | 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% | 21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.23% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 2.42 | 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 | 93% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 36.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 37% | 4.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.22% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.33% | 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 | -1.94 | 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 | 3.7 | 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% | 28.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.62% | 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% | 22.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.69% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.56 | 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 | 88% | 92.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 129 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.56% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 40.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.11% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 32.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 33% | 4.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | -1.78 | 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 | 5.6 | 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 | 0% | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.69% | 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% | 22.77% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.29 | 2.44 | 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 | 90% | 91.57% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 117 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 17.57% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 42% | 6.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.86% | 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 | -1.55 | 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 | 5.5 | 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 | 0% | 24.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% 2 | 36.58% | 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% | 24.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 2.27 | 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 | 89% | 93.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 34.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 5.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.86% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 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 | -2.01 | 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 | 6.3 | 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% | 24.45% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 35.91% | 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% | 17.82% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11% | 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 | 90% | 93.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.17% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 45% | 7.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.33% | 2.45% |
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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 - 29th Aug 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beaumont Hill Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1