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Park High School
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' learning is disrupted by behaviour of others.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils hinder others' learning; some respect issues in Years 7-11.
Qualifications and Training: Staff feel well supported, early career teachers value mentors.
Current Educational Practices: Subject leaders are knowledgeable; curriculum well-ordered.
Strengths and Challenges: Assessment not consistently used to inform teaching.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Several recent appointments to address priorities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective steps taken for improvement; COVID-19 caused delays.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying handled effectively; staff know reporting process.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Low-level safeguarding concerns recorded in multiple places.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities but monitoring participation is lacking.
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme with guidance and external speakers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-supported with applications to universities; majority attend university.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow same curriculum, appropriate help in place.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects till Year 13; partnership extends choices.
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Park High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1527 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Stanmore's Park Strong School, a diverse, peacefully multiethnic 1118 school with high academic standards, changed to academy status in August 2011.
It is a very well-liked institution with a national reputation for academic brilliance, first-rate pastoral care, and creating an environment where young people can flourish.
When we received the Quality in Careers Standard from Investors in Careers in 2018, it served as national recognition of our dedication to careers education.
At Park High, we all collaborate to make sure that every student receives the greatest results possible.
Our goals are straightforward: we strive for greatness so that every student can succeed academically.
The success of our kids depends on them receiving excellent instruction, and at Park High, we have teams of specialists that are passionate, skilled, and passionately devoted to giving our children the best.
In both 2009 and 2013, Ofsted rated the school as outstanding in every category.
widespread staff development.
Whether you are a student, a technician, an administrator, or a teacher, this is a fantastic location to learn and work.
Respect and good behaviour are values that we highly value since they make the school a fun and secure environment to learn.
Both the students and the teachers at Park High enjoy working with young people.
Although this is a fantastic institution, there is still work to be done.
There's no tolerance for laziness in this situation.
We're excited to meet you, show you around our school, and introduce you to some of our students.
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It is a very well-liked institution with a national reputation for academic brilliance, first-rate pastoral care, and creating an environment where young people can flourish.
When we received the Quality in Careers Standard from Investors in Careers in 2018, it served as national recognition of our dedication to careers education.
At Park High, we all collaborate to make sure that every student receives the greatest results possible.
Our goals are straightforward: we strive for greatness so that every student can succeed academically.
The success of our kids depends on them receiving excellent instruction, and at Park High, we have teams of specialists that are passionate, skilled, and passionately devoted to giving our children the best.
In both 2009 and 2013, Ofsted rated the school as outstanding in every category.
widespread staff development.
Whether you are a student, a technician, an administrator, or a teacher, this is a fantastic location to learn and work.
Respect and good behaviour are values that we highly value since they make the school a fun and secure environment to learn.
Both the students and the teachers at Park High enjoy working with young people.
Although this is a fantastic institution, there is still work to be done.
There's no tolerance for laziness in this situation.
We're excited to meet you, show you around our school, and introduce you to some of our students.
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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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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 98% | 75% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.40% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 51% | 40.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 51.42% | 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 | 59% | 47.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 20.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 27.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.56 | 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 | 96% | 95.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 168 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 95.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 26.33% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 44.53% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.87% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.6% | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 52.9 | 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 | 58% | 39.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 51.42% | 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 | 53% | 45.21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 18.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 24.32% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 3.57 | 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% | 95.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 166 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 94.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 38.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.14% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 0.57% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 51.2 | 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 | 51% 6 | 27.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 1 | 39.56% | 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 | 65% | 35.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 1 | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 1 | 21.39% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.83 | 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 | 97% | 95.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 286 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 94.25% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 31.42% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 41.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 9.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.08% | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 51.8 | 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% 2 | 27.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 1 | 38.22% | 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 | 52% | 32.22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 3 | 12.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 9 | 18.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 2.71 | 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 | 97% | 87% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 296 | 180 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 76.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 28.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 40.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 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 | 55% | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 39.39% | 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 | 56% | 30.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 15.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 17.72% | 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 | 99% | 96.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 297 | 177 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 25.82% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 29.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 42.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 6.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.27% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.81 | 31.64 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.57 | 31.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.40% | 14.81% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 90 | 271 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 78.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 10.08% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.64 | 35.07 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.4 | 34.98 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.6% | 20.6% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 271 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 94% | 82.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 0.75% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 3% | 5.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 5.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.74 2 | 28.97 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.03 | 30.6 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.0% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 90% | 77.09% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 10.09% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.21 1 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.67 2 | 32.88 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.2% | 17.16% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.91% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 3.27% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.27% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.07 | 26.21 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.43 | 28.39 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.0% | 14.14% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 25.18% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 3% | 9.18% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.18% | 4.23% |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Park High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
