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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Secondary
- High Peak SK13 8DR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve increasingly well in almost all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave positively towards each other and willingly help others.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders should ensure that all teachers deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many pupils take advantage of a rich variety of extra-curricular activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff are confident that leaders will solve any problems swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have brought the school community together; the school has improved a lot since its previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and are confident that staff will solve any problems swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and know how to spot that a pupil may be at risk.
Extracurricular Offerings: A rich variety of extra-curricular activities including sport, music, art, gardening, and cooking clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Provision for careers education is well developed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum as their peers.
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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 582 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 36% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 48% | 42% |
| 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 36% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 43.48% | 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 | 44% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 2.67 | 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 | 87% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 77 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.07% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 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% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 44.28% | 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 | 25% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.76 | 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 | 94% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3% | 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 | -0.37 | 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 | 44.6 | 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% 9 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 2 | 44.55% | 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 | 49% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 6 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 1 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.77 | 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% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.63% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 45.2 | 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 | 41% 9 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 2 | 42.79% | 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 | 40% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 15 | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 21 | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.66 | 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 | 94% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 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 | -0.43 | 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 | 40.3 | 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% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 44.71% | 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 | 3% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.71% | 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 | - | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.79% | 2.45% |
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
