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Benton Park School
- 1.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Rawdon LS19 6LX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: There are inconsistencies in the ways that the curriculum is taught.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils' behaviour in lessons is disruptive, stopping others from learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always use their assessment to fill gaps in knowledge consistently.
Communication: Parents expressed concern about the way changes are communicated and introduced.
Parent Satisfaction: Several parents are concerned that recent changes were not well communicated.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Several pupils and parents expressed concern that pupils do not have a member of staff to talk to.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders must ensure consistent implementation of curriculum and behaviour policies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel safe, but some worry about derogatory language.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Significant minority of pupils worry about sexist or homophobic language not being effectively addressed.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can access a wide range of opportunities, such as Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award and sporting activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive independent careers advice helping them make informed choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for vulnerable learners varies in impact; needs more consistency.
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Benton Park School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1519 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is a pleasure to have you here at Benton Park School.
Our school is a joyful, successful place where our students are at the centre of everything we do.
Our young people are held to extremely high standards and expectations, and in return we provide a nurturing, encouraging, and challenging atmosphere in which they can flourish and advance their learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
Our five core values鈥攔esilience, collaboration, inspiration, compassion, and endeavor鈥攕erve as the foundation for everything we do.
To ensure that our students feel secure, appreciated, and content, we have a strong culture of pastoral support and guidance.
I consider myself fortunate to be the head of a school with such intelligent, kind, and compassionate students who have the full support of a capable and dedicated staff team.
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Our school is a joyful, successful place where our students are at the centre of everything we do.
Our young people are held to extremely high standards and expectations, and in return we provide a nurturing, encouraging, and challenging atmosphere in which they can flourish and advance their learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
Our five core values鈥攔esilience, collaboration, inspiration, compassion, and endeavor鈥攕erve as the foundation for everything we do.
To ensure that our students feel secure, appreciated, and content, we have a strong culture of pastoral support and guidance.
I consider myself fortunate to be the head of a school with such intelligent, kind, and compassionate students who have the full support of a capable and dedicated staff team.
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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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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 63% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.40% | 11.60% | 11.80% |
| 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 46% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 45.31% | 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 | 20% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.93 | 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 | 96% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.43 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 54% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 46.56% | 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 | 16% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.04 | 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% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.09% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 48 | 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 | 42% 5 | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 7 | 45.04% | 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 | 34% | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 2 | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 5 | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.08 | 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 | 95% | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.54% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 47% 1 | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 5 | 41.98% | 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 | 28% | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 3 | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 5 | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.89 | 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% | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.53% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 49.3 | 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% | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 39.23% | 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% | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 16.23% | 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 | 94% | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.94% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.8% | 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 | 34.79 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.12 | 28.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.40% | 11.96% | 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 | 118 | 238 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 53.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9.15% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 19% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.59% | 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 | 35.77 | 32.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.73 | 32.96 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.0% | 16.2% | 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 | 140 | 310 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 55.81% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 16.27% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.5% | 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 | 31.81 2 | 28.88 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 2 | 28.15 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 10.13% | 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 | 125 | 272 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 55.04% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 21.31% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.38% | 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 | 29.78 2 | 26.88 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.06 4 | 26.98 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 11.39% | 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 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 30.08% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.16% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 16.08% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.84% | 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 | 27.94 | 24.78 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.02 | 27.65 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 11.68% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 45.48% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.22% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 19.78% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.83% | 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 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Benton Park School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
