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Bedale High School
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- Bedale DL8 2EQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are respectful.
Academic Progress: Some subjects are below national averages; curriculum improvements are being made.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching does not meet curriculum aims; improvements in some subjects like English and history.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have identified curriculum improvements and introduced a new lesson structure.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and have trusted adults to speak to.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils understand positive relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including sports, drama, and board games.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers provision; all Year 11 pupils went on to further education, training, or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
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Bedale High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 566 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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North Yorkshire County Councils food procurement strategy is based on local .. School Uniform School Uniform We expect students to dress smartly, to take pride in their appearance, and to be a credit to the .. Parent Pay Please use the link below to access Parent Pay. .gr { overflow:auto; } .grel { float:left; .. Policies / Key Documents Policies & Key Documents Find below a list of the school policies: Accessibility Plan Admissions Policy 2018-19 Anti Bullying Policy Attendance Policy .. Letters Please see below for letters sent home by the school.
They will be retained on this page for a minimum .. Parents Information Evenings Throughout the year, Information Evenings are held for each year group.
We have a .. Pupil Premium & Year 7 Catch-up The Pupil Premium funding is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged .. Careers We offer an effective advice and guidance service which as at the heart of enabling students to consider their options .. Admission Arrangements Admissions: Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 We know that most Year 6 students look forward to starting secondary school, .. School Closure Procedures During periods of inclement weather we always do our best to remain open.
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North Yorkshire County Councils food procurement strategy is based on local .. School Uniform School Uniform We expect students to dress smartly, to take pride in their appearance, and to be a credit to the .. Parent Pay Please use the link below to access Parent Pay. .gr { overflow:auto; } .grel { float:left; .. Policies / Key Documents Policies & Key Documents Find below a list of the school policies: Accessibility Plan Admissions Policy 2018-19 Anti Bullying Policy Attendance Policy .. Letters Please see below for letters sent home by the school.
They will be retained on this page for a minimum .. Parents Information Evenings Throughout the year, Information Evenings are held for each year group.
We have a .. Pupil Premium & Year 7 Catch-up The Pupil Premium funding is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged .. Careers We offer an effective advice and guidance service which as at the heart of enabling students to consider their options .. Admission Arrangements Admissions: Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 We know that most Year 6 students look forward to starting secondary school, .. School Closure Procedures During periods of inclement weather we always do our best to remain open.
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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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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 34% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 7.50% |
| 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 | -0.48 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 29% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 48.93% | 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% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 3.11 | 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 | 95% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.29% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 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% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 50.98% | 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 | 39% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.29 | 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 | 96% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.11% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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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 | 0.16 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 41% 1 | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 3 | 48.25% | 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 | 32% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 2 | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 1 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 3.22 | 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 | 98% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.97% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 46.6 | 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% 6 | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 47.36% | 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 | 31% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 6 | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.2 | 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 | 97% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.65% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 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% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.79% | 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 | 39% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 18.69% | 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 | 98% | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.17% | 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 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bedale High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
