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Hartford Church of England High School
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Hartford Church of England High School
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- Hartford CW8 1LH
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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 achieve well across many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is much better now; classrooms and corridors are orderly and calm.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers really enjoy working together to determine the best way to teach the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers typically present learning clearly; need improvement in identifying key subject vocabulary.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders usually deal with bullying effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Recent leadership restructure is contributing towards improvement at school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders effectively identify pupils in need and provide support quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay healthy both physically and mentally.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities including music, sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive suitable advice and guidance about future careers opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND progress well through the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes English Baccalaureate and optional practical subjects enriched by the arts.
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Hartford Church of England High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1087 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd want to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to Hartford Church of England High School on behalf of the whole faculty and staff. In a nutshell, we are a superb learning community that is steadfastly committed to always improving all we do. We will stand out among the other high schools in this region because of our decision to become a Voluntary Aided Church of England High School. However, Church of England schools are committed to educating students who are prepared for the real world because they exist to support their local communities. In these quickly transforming contemporary times, we want to firmly root what we do in real Christian principles. Our school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular options so that our students can grow in all facets of their education. It is a dynamic and active community.
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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 |
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 63% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 5.00% |
| 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 51.4 | 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 | 58% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 40.64% | 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 | 61% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 2.61 | 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 | 95% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.69% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 54.2 | 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 | 62% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 45.22% | 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 | 57% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.94 | 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 | 94% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.21 | 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 | 47.7 | 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% 1 | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 5 | 43.34% | 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 | 71% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 7 | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 5 | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.43 | 2.9 | 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 | 91% | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.65% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 47% 13 | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 1 | 39.21% | 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 | 67% | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 1 | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 5 | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.77 | 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 | 96% | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.78% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 34% | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 37.35% | 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 | 69% | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 14.12% | 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% | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hartford Church of England High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
