Hall Cliffe School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Hall Cliffe School
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Hall Cliffe School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Wakefield WF4 6BB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils sit a wide range of qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and attend well; bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff reinforce the teaching of reading in subject lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Support from leaders in terms of training is good.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders promote community partnerships well.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents and carers speak highly of the school.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on their child鈥檚 school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff provide immediate support when a pupil struggles.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school should complete its curriculum review promptly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare; staff respond quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in a daily, lunchtime activity.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help pupils develop new interests and talents.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils meet with an independent careers adviser.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong focus on preparing pupils for post-16 education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Each pupil has a personalized plan with strategies and resources.
Subjects Offered: There is a highly ambitious subject offer, including vocational courses like car maintenance and hair and beauty.
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Hall Cliffe School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 100 students from age 8-17 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 | 9.6 | 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 | 0% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.19% | 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% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.97 | 2.84 | 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 | - | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.05% | 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 | 6.4 | 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 | 0% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 46.7% | 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% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.66 | 3.18 | 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 | - | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.19% | 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 | 6.3 | 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% | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.97% | 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 | 0% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.57 | 3.07 | 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 | - | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 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 | 3.9 | 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 | 0% | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.83% | 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 | 0% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.2 | 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 | - | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 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 | - | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.88% | 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 | - | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.31% | 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 | - | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 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 - 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 |
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