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Hilbre High School
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- Wirral CH48 6EQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making better progress due to the consistent approach of all staff to raising standards.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The house system for behaviour is making a positive difference; pupils conduct themselves well.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching has improved since the last inspection as teachers use good questioning to deepen pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development for staff is closely related to the individual needs of teachers and driven through the performance management process.
Strengths and Challenges: The increased rigour is allowing staff to be supported more quickly and this is having considerable success in raising the quality of teaching.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors support the whole community well on the improvement journey.
Communication: The school engages effectively with parents to explain the support given to keep pupils safe; attendance at parents' meetings has increased dramatically.
Parent Satisfaction: Governors have informally canvassed opinions of parents to check that the new approach of the school to disadvantaged pupils is supported.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Decisive action has been taken to improve standards of behaviour, recognized throughout the school community.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The headteacher has created a positive, open culture where all members of the school feel valued and contribute to success.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and quickly addressed by heads of house; pupils feel safe in school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure a high level of care and support for all pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities with local, national, and global projects.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Additional time allows less able pupils to make faster progress in basic skills.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education and guidance are excellent; learners are very well prepared for their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong support leads to excellent attitudes and engagement, ensuring high attendance in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs or disabilities are now making rapid progress due to focused support.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum offers a broad range of courses, both academic and vocational.
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Hilbre High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1201 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
76.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Hilbre is a hard-working, lively academy where we believe that learning is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all our students. We pride ourselves in recognising the varied and individual needs of our students and the broad, balanced education we provide, both in and outside the classroom, ensures our students can leave school with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to contribute confidently in todays ever changing world. There is an 11鈥�18 academy at Hilbre High School Humanities College with little over 1,000 registered pupils. We are an academy which genuinely welcomes people into a partnership with a shared aim; to achieve the most we possibly can, both academically and socially for our students. We believe in success, progress, challenge and the enjoyment of learning and we constantly strive to ensure that all students achieve their very best. Indeed, our pledge is to ensure that every student, whatever their starting point, makes rapid and sustained progress through effective, high quality teaching, in order to achieve the best outcomes within a caring and supportive environment. The fact that our academy is coed is a benefit. This enables us to deliver the full range of curriculum opportunities within a more natural and rounded environment for the social development of our students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 98% | 94% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 23.10% |
| 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 39.4 | 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 | 29% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 47.61% | 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 | 10% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 3.2 | 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% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.12% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 44.5 | 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 | 38% | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 47.14% | 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 | 9% | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 3.28 | 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 | 97% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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.
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 | -0.02 | 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 | 38.7 | 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 | 27% 4 | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 1 | 47.29% | 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 | 12% | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 4 | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 5 | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 3.21 | 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 | 95% | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3% | 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 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 | 23% 3 | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 4 | 51.23% | 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 | 29% | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 2 | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 5 | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 3.48 | 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 | 94% | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.29% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.46% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 40 | 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% | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 48.42% | 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% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 23.73% | 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 | 92% | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.79% | 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 | 17.32 | 28.29 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 15.79 | 26.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 11.09% | 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 | 83 | 158 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.71% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 20.29% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.47% | 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 | 27.3 | 31.74 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.36 | 30.42 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.2% | 16.19% | 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 | 65 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 61.82% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 5.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 11.59% | 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 | 26.86 4 | 28.69 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.40 2 | 29.35 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 13.38% | 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 | 64 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 60.13% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 9.44% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 19.19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 8.13% | 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 | 22.78 2 | 28.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.16 2 | 28.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 12.51% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 19.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.94% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 14.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 3.44% | 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 | 20.78 | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.15 | 29.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.4% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 16.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 6.53% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 14.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.8% | 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 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hilbre High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
