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Harrytown Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Stockport SK6 3BU
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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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� progress has improved rapidly across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well in school and have positive attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders have put in place training to ensure that teaching effectively meets pupils鈥� needs.
Current Educational Practices: Training provided by leaders has brought about improvements in the quality of teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Some pupils are not challenged enough in mathematics.
Opportunities for Involvement: There are a number of extra-curricular activities to broaden pupils鈥� experiences and knowledge.
Communication: Strong communication with parents about pupils' progress and activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with the improvement in their children's progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge leaders effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken action to secure significant improvement since the last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe while at school; incidents of bullying are rare and well-handled.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to be tolerant and respectful towards other people.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities enhance pupils鈥� experiences of learning.
Career Counselling Services: The quality of careers advice and guidance that pupils receive is good.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most pupils move into education, employment or training after school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The progress of pupils with SEND has increased steadily since the last inspection.
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About Us
Harrytown Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 795 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.62 | 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 | 41.9 | 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 | 37% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 33.07% | 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 | 10% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 2.1 | 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% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.53% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 45% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 33.75% | 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 | 14% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.12 | 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 | 92% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.93% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 36% 6 | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 5 | 30.79% | 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 | 29% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 3 | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.03 | 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 | 96% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 78% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.86% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 42% 5 | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 2 | 33.38% | 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 | 25% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 7 | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 8 | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 2.06 | 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% | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.93% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 37% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 33.29% | 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 | 37% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 13.95% | 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 | 93% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harrytown Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1