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Holly Lodge Girls' College
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- Liverpool L12 7LE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' achievement in external examinations has improved.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful and polite; behaviour is good.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve as well or better than peers nationally
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are proud of diverse community
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have high expectations and use successful examples in history to motivate pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers feel confident in supporting pupils with SEND; learning is seldom disrupted by poor behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers well-trained with strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Consistent strategies for effective curriculum delivery
Strengths and Challenges: Professional development improves quality across school
Communication: School shares detailed info on pupil progress and events
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback from parents via Ofsted survey
Opportunities for Involvement: School council and clubs offer various involvement opportunities.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give views through Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved the curriculum and promoted reading.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff quickly handle any bullying effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Reviewed curriculum to enrich learning experience
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and cared for; safeguarding measures are effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding in place, pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral system supports pupil well-being
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide variety of clubs including STEM activities and trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encouraged to participate in both academic and extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities to enrich education like debates
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of clubs offered, barriers to participation exist
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice for higher education, employment, or apprenticeships.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers guidance with annual fair
Preparation for Sixth Form: Broad subject range in sixth form, vocational success
Preparation for Sixth Form: Collaborates with a neighboring school for a broad range of subjects.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SENCo provides guidance and support, improving progress for SEND pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Quickly identifies need, adapts curriculum well
Subjects Offered: Broad range including English Baccalaureate subjects
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About Us
Holly Lodge Girls' College is a Secondary, Girls school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 977 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 34% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 4.30% |
| 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 44% | 26.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 38.51% | 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 | 66% | 22.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 9.51% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 13.89% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.43 | 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 | 92% | 85.47% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 115 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.56% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 22.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 39.76% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.41% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 14.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.09% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 37% | 29.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 40.6% | 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 | 31% | 21.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.55 | 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% | 92.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 110 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 21.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 19.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.39% | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 47% 14 | 28.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 12 | 41.55% | 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 | 43% | 23.15% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 2 | 12.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 1 | 16.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.66 | 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% | 85.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.97% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 20.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 41.12% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 2.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.18% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 41.2 | 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% 8 | 30.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 15 | 44.82% | 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 | 34% | 25.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 7 | 12.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 1 | 17.74% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.81 | 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 | 89% | 77.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 102 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 66.15% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 17.48% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 41.7% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.45% | 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 | -0.55 | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 41% | 30.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 44.87% | 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 | 39% | 25.97% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 16.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 18.76% | 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 | 91% | 78.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 105 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 48.21% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 17.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 41.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 0.82% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.52% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.15% | 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 | 31.3 | 25.92 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.71 | 26.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10.86% | 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 | 39 | 129 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 65.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 16.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.83% | 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 | 30.88 | 30.54 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.23% | 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 | 25 | 158 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 67.83% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 11.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.58% | 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 | 20.80 9 | 26.75 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.43 10 | 27.62 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.92% | 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 | 49 | 157 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 64.05% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 15.59% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.64% | 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 | 29.57 6 | 26.37 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.56 1 | 27.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.8% | 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 | - | 18.36% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.73% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.27% | 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 | 23.24 | 25.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.33 | 26.02 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 8.61% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 16.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.88% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 Holly Lodge Girls' College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
