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Hill Top School
- Secondary
- Gateshead NE10 8LT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make expected progress; fewer are making better than expected progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, showing positivity about their school experiences.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and high expectations.
Current Educational Practices: Staff meet regularly to monitor pupil progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Middle leaders work effectively with senior leaders; teaching quality needs improvement to boost rapid progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel supported and have a positive view of the school's effectiveness.
Communication: Governors highly value interactions with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents express satisfaction with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have created an open culture, sharing responsibility for pupil progress.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented new assessment systems and improved the role of middle leaders.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding culture; pupils feel safe and know whom to talk to if worried.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High priority on well-being through effective multi-agency working.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of vocational courses including hairdressing and local supermarket training.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Learning activities relevant and engaging for students.
Career Counselling Services: Specialist careers advisors help with future education, employment or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong focus on independence skills and preparation for adulthood.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Learning activities designed for pupils with a range of special needs; curriculum under regular review.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of accredited courses in literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills.
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Hill Top School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 130 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7 | 4.9 | 8.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 5% | 0% | - |
| 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 | -1.68 | 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 | 1.4 | 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 | 5% | 29.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 43.61% | 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 | 0% | 25.22% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.46 | 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 | 80% | 89.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 55% | 19.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.54% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.72% | 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 | - | 25.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.48 | 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 | 95% | 86.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 81.62% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 37.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.62% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 13.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.69% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.8% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.4% | 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 | - | 19.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.47% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.49 | 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 | 88% | 83.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 34.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.64% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 69% | 13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.09% | 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 | - | 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% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.87% | 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 | - | 19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.24 | 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 | 88% | 83.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 63% | 15.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.36% | 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 | -1.94 | 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 | 0.1 | 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% | 26.85% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.31% | 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% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.69% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.08% | 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 | 94% | 81.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 51.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.18% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 12.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.64% | 2.45% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hill Top School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1