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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; they are eager to learn and contribute well to lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching has improved, but some teachers' feedback lacks consistency.
Communication: Communication with parents has improved, majority now attend meetings.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective systems to monitor, evaluate, and review work of the school for sustainable improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements meet requirements; bullying is rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained in child protection procedures.
Extracurricular Offerings: Good range of opportunities meet pupils鈥� needs well.
Career Counselling Services: Provides helpful information for next steps in education, training or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision plans are in place for all requiring additional support.
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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 783 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The history of King Harold Academy is extensive. The school was established in 1952 and is named after Harold Godwinson, the final Anglo-Saxon monarch of England. The "greatest days of their lives" were spent getting ready for their futures as six generations had gone through the gates of King Harold. The school has always adjusted to the requirements of the kids it serves despite the enormous changes in life and society that have occurred. In the best interests of each student who attends the school, King Harold Academy will keep adjusting and improving as it rides the wave of recent success. At King Harold, learning is at the heart of everything we do. We firmly believe that schools function best when both teachers and students enjoy what they are learning. Excellent teachers, lessons, and chances for intellectual and social growth both inside and outside the classroom are provided for students. Students learn how to reason morally and logically. Along with learning the fundamentals of English, math, and science, they are also confronted with challenges to their critical thinking. We think that students should be familiar with "The Best That Has Been Thought and Said," as well as the contemporary, dynamic world in which we live. Being an open school, we take pride in the fact that we recognise kids learn best when parents and teachers work together. The education of their children is one of the most significant services we can offer a family, and this is most successful when the school, the students, and their parents collaborate. Please come by, take a look around, and talk to our staff and students. You'll be impressed, I'm sure.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 15.1 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 48% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 16.20% |
| 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 37.9 | 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 | 27% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 46.46% | 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 | 25% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.88 | 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 | 89% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.73% | 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 | -0.31 | 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 | 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 | 35% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 49.94% | 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 | 34% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 3.12 | 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 | 91% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.3 | 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 | 37.3 | 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 | 21% 7 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 6 | 47.05% | 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 | 42% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 3 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 18 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 3 | 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% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.01% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 28% 7 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 6 | 48.68% | 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 | 6% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 9 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 12 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 3.1 | 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 | 98% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.03% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 35% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 51.46% | 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 | 20% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 18.71% | 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% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1