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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make substantial and sustained progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have a deep knowledge and understanding of the subjects they teach.
Current Educational Practices: Highly effective staff training has resulted in better teaching across most of the school.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use questioning highly effectively and provide incisive feedback.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents consulted when changes are proposed; involved in setting strategic direction.
Communication: Parents receive clear and timely information on child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that pupils are kept safe and are well-supported.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work extremely well with external providers to support pupils at risk.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Decisive action taken by leaders has resulted in significant improvements in pupils' progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich range of additional opportunities for spiritual, moral, social, cultural, and emotional development.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective, impartial careers advice and guidance provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form well led with high expectations for students鈥� outcomes.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for SEND pupils is exceptional, resulting in sustained progress.
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Higham Lane School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 1425 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With over 1400 pupils enrolled, Higham Lane School is a successful 11鈥�18 Comprehensive Academy and Aspiring Teaching School located on a picturesque setting to the northeast of Nuneaton, on the Warwickshire鈥揕eicestershire border.
Ofsted rates the school as outstanding.
Success in all spheres is regarded equally, including artistic, academic, social, cultural, athletic, and intellectual achievement.
We take great delight in achieving both high achievement and high attainment for our pupils because we are steadfastly committed to ensuring that all of the young people in our care make good academic progress.
Students excelled in their performance during the 2018 GCSE exams.
The highest grades鈥擥rades 9鈥�7/A*鈥揂鈥攔epresented one-fourth of all GCSE grades given. The Department for Education (DfE) has not yet formally validated the Development 8 statistic (a Government indicator of pupils' progress) for this cohort, but our estimations are very encouraging.
According to the Department for Education's School Performance statistics, Higham Lane outperforms the majority of the schools we used for statistical comparison.
In 2016 we were ranked eighth out of 51 comparable schools, while in 2017 we were eighth out of 55 comparable schools.
The vast majority of our students continue their education at the post-secondary level, and we are happy to have opened our own Sixth Form in September 2016. In August 2018, our first group of post-secondary students received impressive results, with 25% of their grades being A*-A and 52% being A*-B. This shows very high accomplishment, since many students meet the prerequisites for admission to the best universities in the UK.
We are very thrilled that 99% of our pupils passed their A-level exams.
With many other nearby secondary and primary schools, we have created the Higham Lane School Partnership. We are excited that we just received money to support us in becoming a teaching school.
Initial Teacher Training, ongoing professional development, leadership development, and school-to-school support will be our main areas of focus.
Being a teaching school will give our employees more chances to improve their leadership and teaching abilities.
Higham Lane School is a dynamic community that is proud of its history and optimistic about the future. It is more than just a place to go to work.
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Ofsted rates the school as outstanding.
Success in all spheres is regarded equally, including artistic, academic, social, cultural, athletic, and intellectual achievement.
We take great delight in achieving both high achievement and high attainment for our pupils because we are steadfastly committed to ensuring that all of the young people in our care make good academic progress.
Students excelled in their performance during the 2018 GCSE exams.
The highest grades鈥擥rades 9鈥�7/A*鈥揂鈥攔epresented one-fourth of all GCSE grades given. The Department for Education (DfE) has not yet formally validated the Development 8 statistic (a Government indicator of pupils' progress) for this cohort, but our estimations are very encouraging.
According to the Department for Education's School Performance statistics, Higham Lane outperforms the majority of the schools we used for statistical comparison.
In 2016 we were ranked eighth out of 51 comparable schools, while in 2017 we were eighth out of 55 comparable schools.
The vast majority of our students continue their education at the post-secondary level, and we are happy to have opened our own Sixth Form in September 2016. In August 2018, our first group of post-secondary students received impressive results, with 25% of their grades being A*-A and 52% being A*-B. This shows very high accomplishment, since many students meet the prerequisites for admission to the best universities in the UK.
We are very thrilled that 99% of our pupils passed their A-level exams.
With many other nearby secondary and primary schools, we have created the Higham Lane School Partnership. We are excited that we just received money to support us in becoming a teaching school.
Initial Teacher Training, ongoing professional development, leadership development, and school-to-school support will be our main areas of focus.
Being a teaching school will give our employees more chances to improve their leadership and teaching abilities.
Higham Lane School is a dynamic community that is proud of its history and optimistic about the future. It is more than just a place to go to work.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 67% | 98% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.50% | 35.00% | 6.90% |
| 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 53.8 | 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 | 67% | 32.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 44.56% | 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% | 23.08% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.25% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.95 | 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 | 94% | 92.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 245 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.51% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 29.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 38.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.44% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 52.4 | 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 | 68% | 36.51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 48.56% | 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 | 19% | 24.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 15.76% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 19.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 3.16 | 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% | 93.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 243 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 40.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 4.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.03% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.88% | 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 | 0.35 | 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 | 54.8 | 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 | 62% 12 | 36.41% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 10 | 51.27% | 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% | 30.69% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 7 | 16.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 6 | 22.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 3.38 | 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 | 98% | 93.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 243 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 87.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 27.83% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 40.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 5.43% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.89% | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 52.9 | 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 | 50% 9 | 37.74% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 6 | 52.35% | 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 | 44% | 29.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 8 | 16.98% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 3 | 22.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 3.49 | 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 | 97% | 95.27% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 245 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 28.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 46.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 4.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.87% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.63% | 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 | 53.7 | 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 | 59% | 40.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 54.02% | 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 | 42% | 30.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 21.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 23.51% | 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 | 97% | 96.19% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 243 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 79% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 34.96% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 5.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.7% | 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 | 36.51 | 31.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.75 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.50% | 14.66% | 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 | 97 | 205 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 57.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 23.15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.63% | 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 | 38.66 | 34.11 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.07 | 31.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 19.04% | 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 | 90 | 252 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 63.41% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.48% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 8.74% | 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 | 32.25 3 | 30.93 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.08 1 | 30.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.8% | 13.43% | 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 | - | 242 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.95% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.14% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.48% | 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 | 35.79 | 31.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.29 | 31.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 15.41% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 37.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.95% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 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 | - | 27.12 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.93% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35.44% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.39% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.22% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Higham Lane School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
