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North Ridge High School
- Secondary
- Manchester M9 0RP
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All groups make good or outstanding progress in English, mathematics, and other subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� attitudes to learning are exceptionally good; they know what is expected of them.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve extremely well from starting points
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; positive attitudes to learning
Qualifications and Training: Teaching assistants benefit from training and career path opportunities within the school.
Current Educational Practices: Staff reflect on their work and benefit from feedback and follow-up training.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality teaching, learning, and constant monitoring ensure standards.
Qualifications and Training: Expert subject knowledge; highly skilled teaching
Current Educational Practices: Regular revisiting of concepts enhances understanding
Strengths and Challenges: Effective in addressing gaps and misconceptions
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel the school is one big happy family.
Communication: Parents laud excellent communication from the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak highly of the school and the amazing progress their children make.
Communication: Regular contact maintains effective support
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors conduct health and safety checks; concerns are followed up.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Developed systems for recording, tracking pupils鈥� progress, and external moderation ensures assessments are accurate.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum tailored for pupils' needs
Managing Bullying and Safety: Agreed policies and procedures for safeguarding; appropriate checks and training are in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Specific behaviour plans and strategies lead to improved learning and behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; nurturing environment
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong welfare support through routines and breaks
Extracurricular Offerings: Work experience placements such as gardening or farm placements.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Skills developed in school-based lessons and Cup Cake Caf茅.
Outdoor Facilities: Engagement in healthy food discussions and vegetable gardening.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of clubs and sports support development
Career Counselling Services: Partnership with careers adviser provides various work experience placements.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form learners develop independence and confidence through various activities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers programme with work experience
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching assistants use assessments to plan individual needs and objectives.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-structured routines overcome barriers
Subjects Offered: Offers a range of ASDAN, AQA, or Entry Level accreditation.
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About Us
North Ridge High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 202 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Students are our top priority at North Ridge, and we strive to deliver high-quality instruction while also giving our student body thoroughly delightful learning opportunities.
The goal of everything we do as a school is to help the students realise their highest potential.
It is our responsibility to make sure they all strive for the highest levels of personal development and achievement.
In every element of life at North Ridge High, the students, staff, and governors will give it their all.
Regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability, treat every student at our school as an individual and include them in school activities.
Encourage students to take pleasure in the social interactions that occur at school.
Encourage students to develop their spiritual, moral, social, physical, and cultural selves while fostering an environment and ethos that prepares all students for the possibilities, responsibilities, and experiences of life.
Give students the chance to use the amenities and community in the area.
Encourage the students to be dependable and compassionate community members.
By recognising and appreciating each student's accomplishment, you can help them feel better about themselves.
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The goal of everything we do as a school is to help the students realise their highest potential.
It is our responsibility to make sure they all strive for the highest levels of personal development and achievement.
In every element of life at North Ridge High, the students, staff, and governors will give it their all.
Regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability, treat every student at our school as an individual and include them in school activities.
Encourage students to take pleasure in the social interactions that occur at school.
Encourage students to develop their spiritual, moral, social, physical, and cultural selves while fostering an environment and ethos that prepares all students for the possibilities, responsibilities, and experiences of life.
Give students the chance to use the amenities and community in the area.
Encourage the students to be dependable and compassionate community members.
By recognising and appreciating each student's accomplishment, you can help them feel better about themselves.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| 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 | - | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42% | 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 | - | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 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 | 91% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 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 | - | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.43% | 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 | - | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.96 | 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% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.07% | 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 | - | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.66% | 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 | - | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.49 | 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 | 95% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 76% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.92% | 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 | - | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.84% | 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 | - | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.49 | 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 | 100% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 80% | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 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 | - | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.12% | 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 | - | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.39% | 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 | 94% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Ridge High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1