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Huntington School
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Disadvantaged pupils achieve well across the curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around school is excellent
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high expectations
Current Educational Practices: The school's 'Research School' status has extraordinary impact on teachers' understanding
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not check precisely on pupils' progress during lessons
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through high-quality online safety initiatives and other engagements
Communication: Liaison with parents is strong and parents are confident about teachers' support
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the school鈥檚 leadership and teaching quality
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff take appropriate actions in a timely fashion when needed
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have strengthened the culture of learning
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils reported they feel very safe in the school
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a well-established culture of safeguarding
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extracurricular activities offered including music and arts
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils willingly take part in various activities while maintaining academic excellence
Career Counselling Services: Excellent careers guidance ensures students go on to further study, employment or training matched to their aspirations
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are very well prepared for their next steps in education, employment or training
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities make strong progress
Subjects Offered: Pupils make strong progress in a range of subjects including English and mathematics
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Huntington School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1476 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Students will expand their knowledge and comprehension of the past to help them make sense of the larger world they live in by using some of the most fascinating topics from the history of Britain, Europe, and the rest of the globe.
Students will use their historical research to generate organised and well-supported solutions to important inquiry questions, forming their own chains of reasoning and drawing unique conclusions.
In order to reach conclusions about what they do and do not believe about the past, they will also acquire critical abilities in areas like historical thinking about cause and consequence, similarity and difference, change and continuity, and importance.
What was life like in the Middle Ages truly like?
What can we infer about migration to Britain from 1250 to the present?
How and why have historians differed in their interpretations of World War 2 events?
How may historical data aid our investigation of the Holocaust's complexities?
Study a variety of historical subjects, figures, locations, and events.
Learn to assess the validity and applicability of various sources of evidence.
Come to informed conclusions about the past by responding to stimulating and varied research questions.
the capacity to analyse the reasons behind and effects of historical events.
the capacity to assess the value and validity of historical evidence;
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Students will use their historical research to generate organised and well-supported solutions to important inquiry questions, forming their own chains of reasoning and drawing unique conclusions.
In order to reach conclusions about what they do and do not believe about the past, they will also acquire critical abilities in areas like historical thinking about cause and consequence, similarity and difference, change and continuity, and importance.
What was life like in the Middle Ages truly like?
What can we infer about migration to Britain from 1250 to the present?
How and why have historians differed in their interpretations of World War 2 events?
How may historical data aid our investigation of the Holocaust's complexities?
Study a variety of historical subjects, figures, locations, and events.
Learn to assess the validity and applicability of various sources of evidence.
Come to informed conclusions about the past by responding to stimulating and varied research questions.
the capacity to analyse the reasons behind and effects of historical events.
the capacity to assess the value and validity of historical evidence;
Paper 2: The Norman Conquest and Public Health 40%.
Paper 3: How Nazi Germany and America Were Made 40%.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.80% | - |
| 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 | 0.10 | 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 | 48.6 | 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% | 36.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 50.77% | 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 | 74% | 29.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 17.92% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 3.32 | 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% | 95.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 179 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 44.11% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 32.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.11% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.33% | 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 55.4 | 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 | 54% | 40.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 54.85% | 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 | 76% | 28.92% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 16.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 21.31% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.13 | 3.61 | 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% | 95.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 244 | 174 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.78% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 47.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 32.44% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.67% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 52.8 | 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 | 56% 8 | 38.77% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 4 | 55.08% | 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 | 85% | 41.92% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 8 | 15.77% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 15 | 24.08% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.93 | 3.49 | 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 | 94% | 95.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 171 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 87.57% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 34.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 40.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.29% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.86% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 55.2 | 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 | 64% 12 | 33.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 9 | 47.42% | 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 | 88% | 31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 3 | 11.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% 11 | 18.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 3.03 | 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 | 97% | 97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 37.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.33% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 52% | 34.27% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 46.55% | 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 | 76% | 41.64% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 23.45% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 26.09% | 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 | 97% | 97.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 244 | 171 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 78.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 40.17% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 33.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.17% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 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 | 36.71 | 31.65 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.89 | 32.03 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.80% | 17.32% | 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 | 164 | 446 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 52.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 25.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.67% | 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 | 41.47 | 34.61 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.6 | 35.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.5% | 19.93% | 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 | 167 | 646 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 57.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.67% | 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 | 37.02 1 | 33.52 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.96 1 | 32.33 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.4% | 21.98% | 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 | 153 | 605 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 48.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 27% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.33% | 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 | 36.93 6 | 32.38 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.89 3 | 32.83 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.1% | 19.42% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 112.2% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 26.4% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 5.2% | 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 | 30.41 | 28.48 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.23 | 30.6 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.4% | 15.77% | 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 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 120.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6% | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Huntington School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
