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Copthall School
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- Barnet NW7 2EP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: The majority of pupils make at least good progress from their starting points across most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is good; they are polite and welcoming.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have risen to the challenges and increased their effectiveness due to the support provided.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders set challenging targets and provide appropriate support where necessary.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching is good overall but variable; deeper learning is not consistently promoted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils develop leadership skills by mentoring Year 7 pupils.
Communication: Leaders can do more to encourage views of pupils and parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents expressed concerns about how bullying is dealt with.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has improved the school's standards rapidly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: A few pupils and sixth-form students feel the school鈥檚 culture does not encourage their opinions to be heard.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some pupils feel bullying is unresolved.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school aims to support pupils鈥� physical and emotional well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wealth of trips, visits and clubs enable pupils to develop further.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students balance academic responsibilities well with extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive impartial careers guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form provision is strong with effective leadership.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The progress of pupils who have special educational needs is improving.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum provides opportunities in a range of subjects including English, mathematics, science, languages, humanities, and the arts.
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Copthall School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 928 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Girls between the ages of 11 and 18 attend our very successful and accomplished girls' comprehensive school. We offer a motivating setting where kids may grow their aspirations to be the best version of themselves while also feeling safe, loved, and welcomed. High standards are set for our girls by our team of committed employees, who also inspire a love of learning. Motivating all that we do is the desire to enable and equip young women to succeed, to offer an inspiring education, and to foster a healthy learning environment. Beyond academic accomplishment, our girls participate in an unmatched array of enrichment activities, such as extracurricular organisations, residential excursions, and participation in national business contests. Because of our special collaboration with Mill Hill Independent School, staff and students have access to a range of tailor-made programmes and unmatched leadership, tutoring, and charitable possibilities. We collaborate closely with Mill Hill colleagues to make sure we are offering the greatest services to both employees and students. Additionally, in 2018 we introduced a STEM Scholarship Program that allows our girls to study the field of STEM through participation in fun activities and seminars both inside and outside of the classroom. Our promise to you is that we will collaborate to ensure that your daughter achieves the greatest level of success possible. I hope that our website gives you a better understanding of our exclusive offer. Respectful, compassionate, hardworking, and aspiring girls serve as the foundation for our school's incredibly positive ethos and core values, and on behalf of all of the students and staff, I cordially invite you to visit us to learn more.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | - | 10.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 98% | 76% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.00% | 35.00% | 30.60% |
| 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 | 0.67 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 52% | 46.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 57.82% | 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 | 71% | 36.76% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 22.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 28.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 3.64 | 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% | 92.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 89.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 17.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 58.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.7% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 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 | 49% | 47.52% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 57.69% | 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 | 59% | 38.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 23.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 27.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 3.67 | 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 | 182 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 59.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 8.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.9% | 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 | 0.89 | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 51% 3 | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 1 | 54.36% | 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 | 33% | 35.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 10 | 22.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 9 | 27.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 3.6 | 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% | 95.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 60.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.04% | 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 | 0.76 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 54% 6 | 43.91% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 55.69% | 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 | 50% | 39.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 3 | 23.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 29.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 3.68 | 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 | 93% | 91.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 16.14% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 61% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 4.95% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 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 | 0.81 | 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 | 49.4 | 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 | 48% | 38.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 50.66% | 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 | 44% | 33.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 24.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 25.68% | 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% | 95.81% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 23% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 14.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 66.76% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.33% | 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 | 24.12 | 33.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.83 | 32.53 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.00% | 19% | 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 | 89 | 164 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 66.56% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 10.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.36% | 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 | 32.08 | 34.71 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.89 | 34.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 21.91% | 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 | 72 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 67.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 8.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.33% | 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 | 32.57 4 | 32.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.81 7 | 31.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.1% | 16.83% | 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 | 76 | 175 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 65.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 2.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 11.57% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.1% | 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 | 28.52 2 | 33.57 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.70 9 | 32.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 17.77% | 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 | - | 12.11% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.84% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 6.58% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 4.58% | 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 | 30.76 | 30.41 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.36 | 29.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.8% | 17.32% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 16.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 11.47% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.05% | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Copthall School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
