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Moorcroft School
- Secondary
- Hillingdon UB8 3BF
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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: Pupils make rapid progress, from low starting points, in a wide range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves extremely well during lessons and around the school
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive excellent training supported by leaders
Current Educational Practices: Teaching staff regularly reflect and debate how to make further improvements
Strengths and Challenges: High morale among staff due to continuous support and training
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular newsletters and workshops are available for parents
Communication: Parents are well informed with regular meetings and engagement
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond quickly to any issues and ensure support for families
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have secured improvements since the last inspection through rigorous checks
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and pupils feel very safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school adopts consistent strategies like the '10 golden rules' to keep pupils safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide-ranging experiences including physical education and themed topics
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum supports balancing academic and life skills
Outdoor Facilities: Students have opportunities for daily independent living, such as managing money and travelling
Career Counselling Services: Students receive impartial advice about post-school placements and interview preparation
Preparation for Sixth Form: Study programmes focus on social, communication, and independent skills
Managing and Supporting SEND: Excellent use of EHC plan targets to record progress and identify next steps
Subjects Offered: Dynamic curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, and practical subjects
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Moorcroft School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 133 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
A-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 48% | 64% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 6.90% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 38.63% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 53.38% | 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 | - | 28.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.91% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.43 | 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 | 100% | 93.73% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 23.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16.15% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.23% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 42.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 57.28% | 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 | - | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.09% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.97% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.43 | 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 | 100% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 24.85% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 49.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.77% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.68% | 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 | - | 27.74% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.24 | 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 | - | 81.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.13% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.79% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.21% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.19% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.45% | 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 | - | 27.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.03% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.04 | 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 | - | 85.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.95% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 51.41% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.59% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.05% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.43% | 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 | - | 27.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.47% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.63% | 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 | - | 85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 136 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 51.48% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.81% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moorcroft School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1