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Hedingham School and Sixth Form
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress and achieve well, particularly in English. Their attainment is often above average by the time they leave school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is outstanding. They conduct themselves with courtesy and feel completely safe within the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use it effectively to ensure students' progress.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers鈥� work is systematically checked, and pay awards are linked to teaching quality and student progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is generally good but there are variations; not all lessons lead to rapid and sustained progress for all students.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school enjoys excellent relationships with parents and the community.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates on their child's progress and the school鈥檚 development.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with behaviour in the school and would recommend the school to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are handled swiftly and effectively, ensuring a safe and harmonious environment.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The headteacher and senior team raised achievement through improved teaching; targeted training is used to address any weaknesses.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with swiftly; students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students are well aware of bullying dangers; attendance is above average; exclusions are rare.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of visits and clubs enhance students鈥� understanding and enrichment.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra help is given in revision classes and intervention sessions to balance academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Field trips and visits to Europe support GCSE study and offer real-world experiences.
Career Counselling Services: The sixth form provides well-suited courses and additional support for student needs.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Early entry exams in English have improved achievements of more able students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make good progress due to range of support provided.
Subjects Offered: Achievement at Key Stage 3 is above national average; wide range of subjects offered.
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About Us
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1138 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 48% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.50% | - | 6.50% |
| 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 37% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 46.46% | 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% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.88 | 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% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.73% | 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 | 44.2 | 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 | 39% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 49.94% | 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 | 11% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 3.12 | 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 | 99% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.25% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 46.8 | 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% 1 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 1 | 47.05% | 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 | 30% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 3 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 2 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 3 | 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 | 94% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.01% | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 40% 9 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 5 | 48.68% | 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 | 28% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 8 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 7 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.1 | 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 | 95% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.03% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 50.9 | 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 | 49% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 51.46% | 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% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 18.71% | 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 | 96% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 32.83 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.50% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
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 | 82 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
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 | 27 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.94 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 12.97% | 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 | 94 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.11% | 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 | 29.39 2 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.85 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 10.48% | 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 | 104 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.33% | 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 | 27.23 1 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.87 2 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.0% | 10.8% | 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 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.76% | 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 | 26.2 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.23 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 9.13% | 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 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 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 | 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 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hedingham School and Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
