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Biddulph High School
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- Biddulph ST8 7AR
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Standards at Key Stage 4 are consistently above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is exemplary and they have an excellent understanding of how to stay safe.
Strengths and Challenges: Good use of physically active work in groups and pairs to engage students.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents would recommend the school to others and the large majority believe it is well led and managed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Experienced leaders have positively impacted the quality of teaching.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders' actions have significantly improved teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students have very positive attitudes to learning, and disruptive behavior is rare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 150 students participate as dance and sports leaders, and sixth formers act as literacy and numeracy leaders.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school offers various opportunities for independent and responsible roles.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students make particularly good progress on practical and vocational courses in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support leads to better-than-average progress for students with special needs in lessons and individual sessions.
Subjects Offered: Particularly high standards and progress in English and practical subjects like art and design.
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Biddulph High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 768 students from age 13-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Parents, students, faculty, and trustees all agree that our school is extraordinary and has a proven track record of fostering each student's unique skills.
We are an innovative and ambitious school that encourages all of its students to reach their full potential in both their academic and extracurricular pursuits, including sports, theatre, dance, and international travel.
The school received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in February 2017.
Biddulph High School's curriculum is based on "traditional" ideas like ambition, individuality, purpose, and growth.
In light of this, we continue to forge strong connections with numerous universities as well as regional and international titans of business.
Our Potteries Education Trust Associate membership will further improve the education we offer to our pupils.
In 2018, more than 55% of our students earned English and math GCSEs at the 9鈥�4 level, and all of our sixth-form (BH6) courses鈥攊ncluding all A-Levels and BTECs鈥攕howed positive value added scores.
In our capacity as a regional hub for leadership development and initial teacher preparation, we seek to advance professional learning and education in the region.
To give our pupils a comfortable and modern learning environment, we make significant investments in the school site. We also collaborate closely with our feeder schools to give all of the students and staff in Biddulph the best opportunities to advance and flourish.
Please get in touch with us if you need more details or would like to stop by during the school day.
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Parents, students, faculty, and trustees all agree that our school is extraordinary and has a proven track record of fostering each student's unique skills.
We are an innovative and ambitious school that encourages all of its students to reach their full potential in both their academic and extracurricular pursuits, including sports, theatre, dance, and international travel.
The school received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in February 2017.
Biddulph High School's curriculum is based on "traditional" ideas like ambition, individuality, purpose, and growth.
In light of this, we continue to forge strong connections with numerous universities as well as regional and international titans of business.
Our Potteries Education Trust Associate membership will further improve the education we offer to our pupils.
In 2018, more than 55% of our students earned English and math GCSEs at the 9鈥�4 level, and all of our sixth-form (BH6) courses鈥攊ncluding all A-Levels and BTECs鈥攕howed positive value added scores.
In our capacity as a regional hub for leadership development and initial teacher preparation, we seek to advance professional learning and education in the region.
To give our pupils a comfortable and modern learning environment, we make significant investments in the school site. We also collaborate closely with our feeder schools to give all of the students and staff in Biddulph the best opportunities to advance and flourish.
Please get in touch with us if you need more details or would like to stop by during the school day.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 13-18 | 11-18 | 13-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 14.30% |
| 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 45% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 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 | 16% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 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 | 94% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.63 | 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 | 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 | 44% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 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 | 15% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 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 | 96% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | -0.46 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 39% 2 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 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 | 52% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 6 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 9 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 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 | 97% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 42.7 | 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 | 37% | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 2 | 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 | 47% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 3 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 5 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 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 | 94% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.1% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 41.9 | 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 | 37% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 44.95% | 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 | 53% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.6% | 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% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.78% | 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 | 24.56 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.75 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10.18% | 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 | 98 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.33% | 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 | 31.15 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.38 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 14.4% | 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 | 68 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.65% | 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 | 28.12 3 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.00 4 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 9.02% | 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 | 111 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.54% | 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 | 31.24 1 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.17 5 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.0% | 10.65% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.47% | 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 | 30.44 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.96 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.6% | 8.78% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.86% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 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 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Biddulph High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1