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Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre
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Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre
- Secondary
- Leominster HR6 8JJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils are happy to attend the school and are confident they will be successful in their education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well but sometimes lose interest in learning, leading to disruptive behaviour.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders work with subject leaders to ensure that every subject has a well-planned curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers usually provide helpful feedback that supports pupils in making good progress. However, some inconsistency remains.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion on their child's school via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Staff respond promptly and appropriately to concerns about pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders work closely with subject leaders to address inconsistencies in curriculum implementation.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying effectively. Some pupils are 'Prevent Bullying Now' mentors.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils like taking part in a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to complete the EMC Gold programme.
Career Counselling Services: The school provides a suitable careers programme and many opportunities to engage with employers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs access the same curriculum as their peers.
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Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 539 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about our school and the education we provide. Our thriving community, where faculty and students collaborate in an effective and encouraging way, is something we are proud of. Our kids are encouraged to fully explore their talents because they are highly regarded as individuals. In this school, each person counts. We are pleased with every student's accomplishments in the classroom and across a variety of extracurricular activities. We are lucky that our school facility has such excellent learning materials, which supports our futuristic strategy. We want all students to get the most out of their time in school and work to foster their growth as considerate, self-assured, and resourceful members of society. As the principal, I can promise you that we hold kids to high standards and work hard to give them the support they need to succeed. Our goal is to give our kids the best education possible while always raising the bar so that Earl Mortimer College is the preferred school in the neighbourhood. I'm sure you'll find what you're searching for on our website, and I hope it gives you a sense of what makes our school so unique. Visitors are always complimentary about our school's nice and orderly atmosphere, and we heartily welcome them. Please get in touch with the school office to set up a visit if you're curious about what Earl Mortimer College can do for your kid. You'll be able to witness for yourself the range of options we provide.
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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 |
B-
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B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 63% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.75 | 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 | 39.6 | 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 | 33% | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 40.71% | 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 | 23% | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.71 | 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 | 93% | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.65% | 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 | -0.48 | 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 | 43.8 | 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 | 39% | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 42.58% | 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 | 25% | 20.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.86 | 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 | 93% | 88.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.94% | 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 | 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 | 21% 7 | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 11 | 45.3% | 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% | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 3 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 1 | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.87 | 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 | 92% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.82% | 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 | -0.48 | 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 | 39.5 | 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 | 28% 1 | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 8 | 48.55% | 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% | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 8 | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 4 | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.99 | 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 | 99% | 89.59% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 29% | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 44.68% | 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 | 49% | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 15.64% | 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% | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.94% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | - | 29.36 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.78 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.06% | 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 | 10 | 439 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 10% | 48.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 30% | 15.33% | 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 | - | 24.91 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.37 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.01% | 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 | 12 | 360 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 8% | 44.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 30.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 25% | 11.17% | 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 | - | 24.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 19.46 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.12% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 47.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 50% | 24.25% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.75% | 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 | 12.5 | 21.51 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 18.16 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.96% | 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 | 9 | 35.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 26% | 11.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 47% | 35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.57% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
