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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
- Secondary
- Rochdale OL10 2AA
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students have reached standards that are above average in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� good behaviour and highly positive attitudes make the college a safe, friendly and harmonious place.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers provide useful feedback to students on their written work.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders support teachers by providing opportunities to share best practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is typically characterised by excellent classroom relationships, but some teachers provide too much explanation themselves.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have a strong belief in the ability of the college to teach and look after their children well.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents believe that the college manages behaviour well and that their children are safe.
Communication: The college ensures that all students can access extra-curricular experiences and activities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders are extremely accurate in their monitoring and evaluation.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Recent staff appointees are effecting necessary changes and improving standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The college does everything it can to support vulnerable students.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students have good opportunities to engage in a range of activities outside the normal college day.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are motivated and enjoy the variety of experiences offered.
Career Counselling Services: Students who study vocational courses within college and under partnership arrangements make good progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs typically make good progress.
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About Us
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic/Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 749 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
|
A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 34% |
| 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 45.7 | 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 | 48% | 24.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 37.82% | 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% | 22.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 4.82% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 9.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.3 | 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 | 96% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 171 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.18% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 44.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 27.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.09% | 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 | 0.39 | 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 | 52.9 | 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 | 62% | 24.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 36.95% | 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 | 17% | 20.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 8.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 11.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.43 | 2.17 | 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% | 90.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 40.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.89% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 27.67% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.56% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 0.53 | 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 | 57 | 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 | 59% 3 | 24.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 7 | 40% | 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 | 23% | 19.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 4 | 7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 11.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 2.42 | 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% | 90.63% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 53.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 8.13% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 4.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 6.5% | 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 | 0.31 | 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 | 52.4 | 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 | 56% 4 | 26.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 1 | 41.23% | 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 | 27% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 10 | 7.38% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 3 | 11.38% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.56 | 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 | 91% | 81.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 74.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 31.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 18.13% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.88% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.13% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 52% | 23.69% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 40.69% | 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 | 33% | 22.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 10.23% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.69% | 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% | 83.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 135 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 65.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 34.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 20.75% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.88% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.13% | 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 | 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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1