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Kingstone High School
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- Kingstone HR2 9HJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, respectful, and feel part of the school community
Academic Progress: Boys and most able pupils need to improve further, especially in science, humanities, and modern languages
Qualifications and Training: Focused training for staff is improving the quality of learning and teaching
Current Educational Practices: Training is up to date and effective, but some lessons lack challenge
Strengths and Challenges: Effective teaching enables majority to do well, but most able pupils are not always challenged
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents commented positively and are involved in their children鈥檚 education
Communication: Parents receive clear communication about their child's progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the support and encouragement their children receive
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are addressed swiftly and effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented challenging curriculum and hold staff accountable
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly; pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of high-quality care and support
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils acknowledge improved teaching, more challenging lessons
Managing and Supporting SEND: School provides effective early intervention or appropriate support where needed
Subjects Offered: High level of appropriate challenge and progress in English and French
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Kingstone High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 606 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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 | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 58% | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 40.71% | 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 | 12% | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.71 | 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 | 93% | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 5.65% | 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 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 | 61% | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 42.58% | 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 | 13% | 20.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.86 | 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% | 88.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 71 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.94% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 42 | 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% 9 | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 15 | 45.3% | 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 | 59% | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 12 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 5 | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.87 | 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% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.82% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 59% 10 | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 9 | 48.55% | 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 | 31% | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 1 | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 5 | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.99 | 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 | 95% | 89.59% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.53% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 49% | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 44.68% | 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 | 40% | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 15.64% | 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% | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.94% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingstone High School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
