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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in most year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils show positive attitudes towards their learning and are well-behaved.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Differences between the progress of disadvantaged pupils and their peers are diminishing.
Academic Progress: Diverse curriculum supports growth, but some need more challenging activities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate a caring attitude and are willing learners.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Swift actions taken to support underachieving pupils.
Teacher Engagement: All staff are proud to work at the school and feel well supported by senior leaders. Staff morale is high.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong, contributing to pupils making strong progress in GCSEs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff embrace positive mindset and offer pastoral support.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Reading strategies strengthen learning; complex needs require more attention.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Well-trained staff support phonics effectively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: A greater focus is needed on improving questioning skills of staff in early years.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents regularly contribute to the school through fundraising and charity work.
Communication with Parents: The school uses a new online home-learning platform that is well received by parents.
Parent Satisfaction: 93% of parents would recommend the school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School offers various ways for parents to engage.
Communication with Parents: Strong links between attendance and outcomes shared with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge both middle and senior leaders and hold them to account.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors and trustees challenge and support leaders.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Decisive action to align curriculum with aspirations.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Opportunities for teachers and leaders to share best practices need further development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong work on online safety, grooming, and child sexual exploitation means that pupils have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders place high importance on supporting pupils' mental health and well-being.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Calm and purposeful climate with strong staff relationships.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Most pupils behave well and are well-prepared for lessons. However, some issues with bullying persist despite being reported.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of extracurricular and enrichment activities are available.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The opportunities for extracurricular activities complement the curriculum well.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in early years enjoy activities both indoors and outdoors.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Broad opportunities include music, sports, and languages.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Varied clubs support broad interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Stimulating outdoor areas encourage purposeful play.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality information, advice and guidance are available, preparing pupils effectively for their next steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students in the sixth form are well-prepared for their next stages in education, employment, or training.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice, meet-ups, and visits focus on next steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth form students act as role models.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEN and/or disabilities are well-supported, and their needs are met effectively.
Support for SEND: Bespoke support ensures SEND pupils access rich curriculum.
Subjects Offered: The school offers a wide range of subjects across all key stages, including vocational courses in the sixth-form consortium.
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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 1884 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

91.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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1.5 (2 reviews)
I like the teaching, and techniques of staff emmbers. However, I'm a top-set student and they're very strict.
Too many tests, heavy on testing and pressure. Too much screen time and lazy teaching. Homework handouts from online sources, not adapted to pupils needs and level. Parents never welcomed in, queuing at the roadside until gates unlocked. Unfriendly and unwelcoming
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 100 93 97
Reading 101 94 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 43% 53.1% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 4.39% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.5 Below Average
Writing -1.8 Below Average
Maths -4.5 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 109 6 98 96
Reading 111 5 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 83% 26 62.42% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 29% 16 8.13% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 6.2 Well Above Average
Writing 2.6 Above Average
Maths 3.8 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 93 94
Reading 106 1 93 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57% 1 58.23% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 5 8.75% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.2 Average
Writing 1.3 Above Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 89 93
Reading 105 90 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 56% 53.48% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 7.32% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.0 Above Average
Writing 1.7 Above Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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 -0.28 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 43.7 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 38% 30.08% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 45.38% 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 57% 24.23% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 16% 10.27% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 14.81% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.97 3.03 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 95.48% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 179 155 144
Pupils staying in education 84% 86.24% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 30.29% 32.73%
School sixth forms 45% 25.86% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 12% 15.71% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 14.24% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 5.24% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4% 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 -0.22 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 48.3 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 50% 33.4% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 49.52% 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 54% 22.68% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 11.64% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 15.88% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.39 3.23 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 95.52% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 170 153 141
Pupils staying in education 88% 88.76% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 31.29% 34.03%
School sixth forms 38% 26.48% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 14% 16.38% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 14.67% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.19% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.43% 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 0.03 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 47.2 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 45% 2 30.33% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 4 47.29% 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 36% 21.42% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 9.71% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 14.42% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.05 3.13 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 96.83% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 233 148 135
Pupils staying in education 77% 88.78% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 20% 33.44% 33.25%
School sixth forms 42% 27.06% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 14% 14.39% 8.45%
Other education destinations SP 13.78% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 12% 5.89% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 2.11% 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 0.21 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 48.6 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 47% 1 30.87% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 4 45.78% 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 24% 21.09% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 6 10.35% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 2 14.74% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.06 3.01 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 84.41% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 214 149 140
Pupils staying in education 76% 76.18% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 27.29% 28.31%
School sixth forms 38% 28.76% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 8% 11.29% 9.08%
Other education destinations 1% 3.29% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 16% 5.65% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.06% 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 0.31 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 48% 28.26% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 42.84% 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 27% 16.79% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 10.05% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 11.05% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 82.87% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 249 151 145
Pupils staying in education 91% 49.07% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 37.27% 30.58%
School sixth forms 36% 26.53% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 5.27% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 2.4% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 16% 6.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 1.67% 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 30.92 29.91 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.92 30.32 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 6.30% 11.28% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 48 113 201
Students staying in education 60% 60.64% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 10.29% 6.08%
Students entering employment 21% 18.07% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.64% 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 37.55 34.92 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.89 35.18 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 14.8% 16.13% 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 73 130 248
Students staying in education 71% 66.14% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 5.93% 5%
Students entering employment 10% 17.29% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 7.07% 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 28.48 4 29.15 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.40 3 30.52 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 8.2% 12.94% 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 97 132 232
Students staying in education 63% 61.46% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 22% 8.69% 7.77%
Students entering employment 11% 17.46% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 8.23% 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 32.19 1 27.43 29.03
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.35 4 28.31 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 16.7% 10.71% 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 - 0 3
Students staying in education 7 20.38% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 6.46% 5.54%
Students entering employment 8% 11.15% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4% 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 33.55 26.83 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.56 27.37 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 13.9% 12.46% 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 - 2 3
Students staying in education 9 26.09% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 5.55% 6.37%
Students entering employment 13% 16% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.09% 4.23%
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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

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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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