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Ribblesdale High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Ribblesdale High School
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Ribblesdale High School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' learning has improved significantly; their attainment was above national average in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, showing commitment to their studies.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers assess pupils' needs well and adapt the curriculum to support them.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have created a culture in which staff are valued, considering their well-being and workload.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High expectations from staff lead to improved attainment and progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff have successfully planned an ambitious curriculum leading to improved learning outcomes.
Communication with Parents: Most parents greatly appreciate the pastoral support for their children.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents value the school's work highly.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions and find others' views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are vigilant about pupil safety and work well with external agencies.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have focused on improving key stage 3 curriculum and overall quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is very rare, and teachers are effective at dealing with it.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave well and attend regularly, showing commitment to their studies.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure comprehensive safeguarding measures are in place.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Compulsory enrichment activities every Wednesday include a range of pursuits.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils develop knowledge of different future risks and how to handle them.
Support for SEND: Needs of pupils with SEND are typically met well, improving their behaviour, attendance, and progress.
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About Us
Ribblesdale High School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1396 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To offer young people an atmosphere that is both demanding and supportive, fostering their social, moral, intellectual, and personal growth and ensuring they have the abilities, knowledge, and resiliency necessary to succeed in adulthood.
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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 | -0.34 | 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 | 32% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 40.74% | 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 | 17% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 2.6 | 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 | 95% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.83% | 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 | -0.75 | 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 | 44% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.51% | 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 | 19% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 2.67 | 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 | 95% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.21% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 48% 7 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 6 | 41.27% | 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 | 26% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 9 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 9 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.66 | 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% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.84% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 41% 1 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 38.78% | 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 | 15% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 7 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 4 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.51 | 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% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 242 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.13% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 45.9 | 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 | 40% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 42.17% | 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 | 16% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 13.37% | 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% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ribblesdale High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
