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Kettlethorpe High School
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- Wakefield WF2 7EL
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Academic Progress: All groups of pupils make good progress and achieve well to reach above average standards by the end of Year 11.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, believe their views are listened to, and are always willing to support their younger counterparts.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers provide detailed feedback on how pupils can improve their work and reach their targets.
Current Educational Practices: The use of assessment data has improved markedly but some inconsistency remains.
Strengths and Challenges: Marking is a strength; however, some teachers do not give sufficient opportunity to improve learning through discussion or active self-evaluation.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are united in their appreciation for the outstanding care, guidance and support.
Communication: The school engages effectively with parents and carers and is always looking for new ways to improve communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents and carers are entirely happy with their children鈥檚 experience at Kettlethorpe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Members of the governing body are well informed about school performance and support both staff and pupils well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvements in the quality of teaching have come about by a determined focus on the impact that teaching has upon learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel utterly secure in school and have a keen understanding of what can make an unsafe situation.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding care, guidance, and support ensure that pupils believe they are exceptionally safe in school.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is always something going on after school, including sports and performing arts programs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum is complemented by a wide variety of enrichment activities which are well supported.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive range of extra-curricular sports activities is well attended.
Career Counselling Services: Exemplary strategies to support pupils moving to their next stage of education or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Careers advice and guidance are strengths.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make the same good progress as their peers.
Subjects Offered: Good range of academic and vocational courses on offer.
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About Us
Kettlethorpe High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1686 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Kettlethorpe High School is a fantastic place to be and keeps becoming better and better.
The results of our students are a credit to them, and we can compete with other institutions in terms of exam achievement.
However, schools are about much more than simply tests, and our extracurricular activities, as well as our travels and visits, are truly unmatched.
It has a good impact on our students' life, and we are extremely proud of it.
As a big high school, we collaborate closely with other nearby schools and universities to help our students study and advance once they graduate in Year 11.
In December 2016, Ofsted gave the school a positive endorsement and designated it as a "good" school.
The school is well-liked and keeps expanding.
Every year, the school hosts an open evening to assist families making the transition from elementary to Kettlethorpe High School.
Our open evening for the incoming Year 7, which will begin in September 2021, will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 4 pm to 8 pm.
All of our students should feel safe and secure when they attend school, according to the school community.
Kettlethorpe High School is a fantastic place to go.
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The results of our students are a credit to them, and we can compete with other institutions in terms of exam achievement.
However, schools are about much more than simply tests, and our extracurricular activities, as well as our travels and visits, are truly unmatched.
It has a good impact on our students' life, and we are extremely proud of it.
As a big high school, we collaborate closely with other nearby schools and universities to help our students study and advance once they graduate in Year 11.
In December 2016, Ofsted gave the school a positive endorsement and designated it as a "good" school.
The school is well-liked and keeps expanding.
Every year, the school hosts an open evening to assist families making the transition from elementary to Kettlethorpe High School.
Our open evening for the incoming Year 7, which will begin in September 2021, will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 4 pm to 8 pm.
All of our students should feel safe and secure when they attend school, according to the school community.
Kettlethorpe High School is a fantastic place to go.
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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 | 0.21 | 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 | 50.0 | 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 | 57% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.19% | 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 | 77% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 2.84 | 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 | 94% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 303 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.05% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 51.9 | 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 | 57% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 46.7% | 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 | 74% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 3.18 | 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 | 96% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 322 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.19% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 49.2 | 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 | 53% 16 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 16 | 46.97% | 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 | 57% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 17 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 25 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 3.07 | 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 | 96% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 275 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.39% | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 42.9 | 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 | 37% 4 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 10 | 37.83% | 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 | 21% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 9 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 7 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.6 | 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 | 93% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 313 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.44% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 41% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.88% | 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 | 28% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 16.31% | 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 | 96% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 315 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.11% | 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 - 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 Kettlethorpe High School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
