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Saint Aidan's Church of England High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
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Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� conduct and attitudes to learning are strengths.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are provided with effective training opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Training improves the quality of teaching provided.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective actions to strengthen literacy for pupils with low starting points.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents support their children by routinely attending consultation evenings.
Communication: Positive feedback from parents on pupils鈥� progress and well-being.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express positive views; school is highly regarded.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and swiftly resolved.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Immediate and precise actions reduce differences in pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' safety and well-being are secure.
Extracurricular Offerings: Provides various extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports balance between academic responsibilities and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is a strength of the curriculum for disadvantaged pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Disadvantaged pupils are supported effectively to pursue academic pathways.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support plans reviewed effectively; focus on academic progress.
Subjects Offered: Pupils make good progress across a broad range of subjects including English and mathematics.
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About Us
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 839 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 34% | 39% |
| 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 49% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 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 | 48% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 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 | 93% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 53 | 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% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 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 | 42% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 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 | 168 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 54% 1 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 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 | 47% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 4 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 5 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 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 | 97% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 53% 2 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 3 | 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 | 45% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 4 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 3 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 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 | 96% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 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% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 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 | 41% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 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 | 97% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1