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Highclare School
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- Birmingham B23 6QL
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress; results at GCSE and A-levels are higher than expected.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit positive attitudes, effective communication, and respect for diversity.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Strong support for SEND; tailored help leads to progress in line with peers.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching ensures excellent academic achievement and engagement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding measures and bullying prevention in place.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Notable success in sports, music, drama, and clubs like DofE.
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Highclare School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 524 students from age 2-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢2,089 to 拢5,325 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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"We are a reputable institution that offers exceptional instruction to students from the ages of two to 18 in a loving and welcoming environment. Through nurturing and sparking students' interests during their time in school, we hope to develop them into well-rounded, self-assured, and enthusiastic young people who will be successful both now and in the future. With three distinct locations in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington, each with the right size to retain a family environment, Highclare has a special offering. This enables teachers to get to know their students well and successfully assist them through each phase of their academic career. We support everyone achieving their potential. We offer a well-rounded range of activities as standard to bring out the abilities of every child, from one-on-one piano tuition to astronomy or ballet. Our exceptional ratings reflect not only the great education delivered at Highclare. Our unwavering belief that a young person who is happy is much more likely to be an effective learner, as well as a fulfilled and giving member of our school community and our society, serves as the foundation for everything we do. This website gives you a fair idea of what life is like at Highclare School, so I encourage you to look around to get a feel for what we have to offer before coming to visit and experience firsthand what makes our school unique. I would be happy to meet you ".
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C+
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| Ofset report | - | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-16 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 73% | 0% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.30% | - | - |
| Day Fees | 拢2,089 to 拢5,325 | 拢548 to 拢4,800 | - |
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 | - | 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 | 57.5 | 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 | 73% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 44.69% | 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 | 44% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.10 | 2.94 | 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 | - | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.12% | 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 | - | 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 | 61.5 | 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 | 78% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 46.51% | 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 | 48% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.48 | 3.02 | 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 | - | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.22% | 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 | - | 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 | 56.7 | 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 | 63% 2 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 3 | 43.52% | 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 | 70% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 7 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 2 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.09 | 2.95 | 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 | - | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.59% | 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 | - | 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 | 55.4 | 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 | 65% 4 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 2 | 41.81% | 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 | 45% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 8 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 7 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.88 | 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 | - | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 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 | - | 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 | 55.1 | 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 | 69% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 43.66% | 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 | 59% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 18% | 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 | - | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 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 | 32.2 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.5 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.30% | 12.4% | 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 | - | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.34% | 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 | 37.05 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.25 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.8% | 17.43% | 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 | - | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.15% | 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 | 29.65 1 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.08 1 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 10.81% | 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 | - | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.87% | 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 | 28.93 1 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.18 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 10.02% | 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 | - | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.98% | 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 | 27.61 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.67 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 9.57% | 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 | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 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 |
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