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Highfield Leadership Academy
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- Blackpool FY4 3JZ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to variable curriculum delivery.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well but a small minority cause disruptions.
Qualifications and Training: Extensive training has improved teacher knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Training improved subject knowledge, but not all teachers deliver well.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent curriculum delivery hinders student progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: School council includes pupil views in decisions.
Communication: School should review work with parents to raise attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership needs to better address curriculum weaknesses.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum strengthening supported by the trust but not fully effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: High staff presence encourages good behaviour.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School creates a safe and happy environment, but issues with persistent absenteeism.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs and cookery courses offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils miss out on wider opportunities due to poor attendance.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme prepares pupils well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported well in key stage 3 but not in key stage 4.
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About Us
Highfield Leadership Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 631 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% | 61% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.79 | 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 | 35.1 | 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 | 26% | 15.77% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 28.23% | 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% | 11.62% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 3.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 5.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 1.73 | 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 | 88% | 91.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 82.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 32.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.63% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 21.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 23.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.75% | 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 | -0.93 | 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 | 37.7 | 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 | 29% | 18.82% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 32.09% | 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 | 70% | 12.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 3.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 5.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 1.91 | 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% | 78% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 72.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 20.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.25% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.95 | 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 | 35.4 | 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 | 25% 7 | 17.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 9 | 30.8% | 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 | 69% | 14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 2.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 8 | 5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 2.03 | 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 | 91% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 23% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 23.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.95 | 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 | 38.5 | 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 | 32% 1 | 16.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 5 | 29.7% | 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 | 10% | 8.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 8 | 2.3% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 8 | 4.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 1.95 | 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 | - | 78.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.86% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 | -1.06 | 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 | 36.2 | 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 | 33% | 20.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 36.25% | 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% | 13.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 5.63% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 6.5% | 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 | - | 77.71% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.86% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.71% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield Leadership Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1