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High Close School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Wokingham RG40 1TS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of learning, securing placements in further education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is managed very well, creating positive relationships.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have appropriate subject knowledge and use it effectively to challenge pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Staff benefit from whole-school and tailored professional development opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching is of the highest quality, but sharing best practices could improve consistency.
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong systems in school and effective links with families contribute to student safety.
Communication: Leaders maintain very strong communication with families.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that High Close is a safe school and are supportive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders quickly address weaknesses and improve policies.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Principal鈥檚 strong leadership and comprehensive training have led to significant improvements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' physical and emotional well-being is well-cared for.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Raised awareness and new policies help understand and manage bullying effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils鈥� learning enriched through visits and interactions with external professionals.
Career Counselling Services: The curriculum prepares pupils exceptionally well, including PSHE for relationship education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Vast majority gain placements in further education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly knowledgeable leaders ensure good personal development and welfare.
Subjects Offered: Key stage 4 offers qualifications leading to GCSEs; most achieve pass in at least one subject.
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High Close School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 85 students from age 7-18 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 7-18 | 7-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 17% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | 拢20,000 to 拢25,000 |
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 | -3.39 | 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 | 2.1 | 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 | 0% | 29.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.21% | 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 | 0% | 21.42% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 2.71 | 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 | 100% | 96.6% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 161 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.7% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 28.7% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 45.3% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 21% | 3.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3% | 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 | -2.86 | 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 | 4.1 | 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 | 0% | 33.12% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 43% | 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 | 0% | 25% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.94% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 3.18 | 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 | 89% | 94.67% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 172 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 90.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 29.22% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.78% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 32% | 4.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.67% | 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 | -2.31 | 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 | 5.5 | 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 | 6% | 34.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 12 | 48.23% | 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 | 0% | 27.85% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.31% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.27 | 3.3 | 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 | 100% | 97.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 32.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 49.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.38% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 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 | -1.3 | 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 | 14.7 | 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 | 6% | 33.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 46.67% | 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 | 0% | 25.25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.25% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.1 | 3.37 | 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 | 80% | 93.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 178 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 51.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 20% | 4.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.67% | 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 | -2.03 | 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 | 5.9 | 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 | 0% | 34% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.08% | 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 | 0% | 27% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.75% | 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 | 100% | 97.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 180 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 29% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.33% | 2.45% |
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| 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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