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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
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- Cheshire West and Chester CH1 5JH
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour has improved; classrooms are calm.
Academic Progress: Some older pupils have gaps in their learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers receive guidance on what knowledge to deliver.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers lack confidence to check pupils' understanding.
Communication: School supports pupils to be aspirational for next steps.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Provides carefully considered support for challenging behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school should check the impact of its actions more effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Calm and orderly atmosphere.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities like rowing.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are well informed about careers and further education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High numbers of SEND; effective identification and assessment.
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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 723 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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to prioritise the needs of the student in all that we do. to collaborate with parents and carers in order to facilitate achievement. Our goal is to establish a centre of excellence for children between the ages of 11 and 16. We favour a comprehensive education along with a strong sense of community. All students at our school will be expected to meet high academic standards. Equally significant will be the dedication to helping every child reach their full potential on a personal, physical, and social level. We aspire to provide our pupils with the skills they need to lead autonomous, fulfilling lives as adults. academic achievement Every kid should desire to and succeed academically, and we will set each student difficult personal goals. Every youngster should reach their full potential and succeed in post-secondary paths. Lifelong abilities: A pastoral care system that is unmatched is at the core of our institution. The teachers at our school will help every kid form solid interpersonal bonds with one another and with other pupils, and by doing this, we will instil a strong sense of self-worth in each child. Students are not allowed to let their fear of failing prevent them from succeeding. Health & wellbeing: We expect our pupils to be active, healthy teenagers. Participation in sport, dance and other physical activity will be an enriching part of their lives and they will form life-long healthy habits and attitudes.
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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 |
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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 | 12.2 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 34% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 13.80% |
| 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 | -0.65 | 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 | 35.1 | 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 | 21% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 40.64% | 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 | 6% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.66 | 2.61 | 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 | 77% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 59% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 16% | 5.69% | 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 | -0.83 | 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 | 36.1 | 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 | 15% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 45.22% | 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 | 6% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.84 | 2.94 | 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 | 72% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.67 | 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 | 41.1 | 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 | 23% 4 | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 15 | 43.34% | 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 | 28% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 2 | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 1 | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.9 | 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 | 75% | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 77 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 60% | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 4.65% | 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 | -0.55 | 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 | 37.1 | 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 | 19% 16 | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 9 | 39.21% | 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 | 13% | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 19 | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 15 | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.76 | 2.77 | 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 | 69% | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 48% | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 16% | 2.78% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 35% | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 37.35% | 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 | 36% | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 14.12% | 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 | 76% | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 76 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 2.87% | 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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
