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Holy Family Catholic High School
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- Thornton L23 4UL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good; they are courteous, confident, and have positive attitudes toward learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress in English, less so in geography, history, and science.
Qualifications and Training: Strong professional culture; effective training supports newly qualified and established staff.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching has improved, with teachers reflecting and improving their methods.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective teaching in most subjects; further improvement needed in geography, history, and science.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and community have full confidence in school leadership.
Communication: Effective communication about pupils' well-being and progress.
Parent Satisfaction: High level of trust and satisfaction among parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are resilient and address barriers to success effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders plan meticulously and review actions to improve education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; staff deal with it effectively. Strong culture of safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel confident, safe, and their well-being is well-catered for.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students participate equally in activities provided.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers guidance program; all pupils move on to education, training, or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form provides good progress and preparation for adulthood.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for pupils with SEND; progress steadily improving.
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Holy Family Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1009 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.00% 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 |
B-
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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 | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 34% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 9.50% |
| 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 | -0.02 | 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 | 48.0 | 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 | 45% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 38.07% | 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 | 13% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.58 | 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 | 99% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.81% | 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 50% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.52% | 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 | 14% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.9 | 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 | 93% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.76% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 37% 1 | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 8 | 40.42% | 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 | 22% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 7 | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 12 | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.8 | 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 | 90% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.7% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 43.9 | 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% | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 8 | 42.28% | 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% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 2 | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 5 | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.95 | 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 | 96% | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.7% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 38% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 38.88% | 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 | 35% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 15.24% | 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 | 93% | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.25% | 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 | 28.89 | 28.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.19 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.6% | 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 | 65 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 52.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 23.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.82% | 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 | 36.86 | 35.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.33 | 37.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 17.9% | 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 | 51 | 221 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 58.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 20.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.64% | 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 | 30.89 3 | 31.74 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.42 | 32.2 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 12.86% | 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 | 55 | 202 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 56.82% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.18% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.91% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.64% | 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 | 33.81 8 | 30.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.70 9 | 31.54 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 13.06% | 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 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 22.2% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 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 | 25.44 | 26.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.81 | 29.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 11.57% | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 36.1% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.9% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
