Great Howarth School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Great Howarth School
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Great Howarth School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Rochdale OL12 9HJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve well through a broad and balanced curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect, and follow clear routines
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are skilled and use their expert knowledge to design interesting lessons
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak highly of the positive difference to their child's well-being
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective curriculum established, though improvement needed in some subjects
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; school has strong focus on behaviour improvement
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of artistic, musical, and dramatic experiences
Career Counselling Services: New career guidance program introduced but not well established yet
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHC plans are well utilized to meet individual needs
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Great Howarth School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 35 students from age 7-18 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | 2.3 | 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 | 0% | 24.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.82% | 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 | 0% | 22.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.82% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.10 | 2.3 | 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 | - | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.18% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.09% | 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 | - | 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 | 1.3 | 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 | 0% | 24.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.95% | 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 | 0% | 20.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.11 | 2.17 | 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 | - | 90.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.89% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.67% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.56% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40% | 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 | - | 19.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.42 | 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 | - | 90.63% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.13% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.5% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.23% | 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 | - | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.38% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.38% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.56 | 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 | - | 81.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.13% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.88% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.13% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 23.69% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.69% | 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 | - | 22.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.23% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.69% | 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 | - | 83.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.75% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.88% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.13% | 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 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 |
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