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Heyford Park School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: The school has constructed an ambitious and broad curriculum designed to stretch and challenge all pupils, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well throughout the school day; they respond positively to the high expectations staff have of them.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide strong pastoral support to all pupils, ensuring no one falls behind.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the thoughtfully planned professional development, particularly when it enables primary and secondary colleagues to collaborate.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching of early reading is a priority, and expert staff teach phonics in a consistent way.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are positive about the improvements made recently and embrace the renewed rigour.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively about pupils' progress through subject leaders and regular updates.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give their opinions on Ofsted Parent View and participate in school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered through the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Experienced local governing body members provide robust challenges and handle conflicts effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The school's decisive action to improve has been pivotal, supported by strong collaboration with partner schools.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils demonstrate high levels of tolerance and mutual support.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Focus on physical and mental health pervades the school.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: There are a range of clubs that pupils participate in to develop their skills and talents.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to participate in trips and visits beyond the curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: A carefully constructed programme of careers information equips pupils with detailed knowledge of possible next steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: A well-planned careers fair stimulates pupils鈥� interest in a wide range of opportunities.
Support for SEND: The needs of pupils with SEND are accurately identified, enabling effective curriculum adaptations.
Subjects Offered: Core subjects sequence knowledge and skills progressively; however, improvement is needed in some subjects where teachers do not recap knowledge effectively.
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About Us
Heyford Park School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 595 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 57% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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.
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.
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 | -0.15 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 43% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 36% | 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 | 16% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.11% | 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 | 0.47 | 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 | 54.4 | 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 | 62% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 39.72% | 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 | 40% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.9 | 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 | - | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heyford Park School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1