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William Howard School
- 3.7 (3 reviews)
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils make strong progress in a range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well mannered and behave well in lessons and around school
Qualifications and Training: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong and is used well to explain new and challenging concepts
Current Educational Practices: Teachers value this professional development, including nationally accredited leadership programmes
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good across a range of subjects; however, a minority of teaching does not accurately meet the needs of pupils
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities
Communication: Leaders communicate closely with the headteacher of the virtual school and social workers
Parent Satisfaction: Staff, parents, and carers agree that pupils feel safe in school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold leaders firmly to account
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken effective action to address areas of weakness in outcomes
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying effectively when it occurs
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students enjoy the many opportunities to develop their leadership skills and support the local community
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers information, advice, and guidance prepare pupils well for their next steps
Preparation for Sixth Form: The provision in the sixth form is good and students make good progress
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leadership of provision for pupils with SEND is strong and effective
Subjects Offered: An increasing proportion of pupils now study English Baccalaureate subjects
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William Howard School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 1346 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Please allow me to extend a warm welcome to William Howard School, where we work tirelessly to encourage both students and staff to uphold the school's guiding principles of "Resilience, Responsibility, and Respect".
Every student is expected to put out their best effort in all they do, and this is a clear expectation from us.
This applies to everyone in the school community, and you'll see that teachers and students collaborate to get the best results.
Without a doubt, our school is successful, with kids of all abilities achieving good results at every grade level.
These experiences offer the richness of challenge that is at the core of William Howard School, whether it be participating in the Tanzanian Link, being a part of a Duke of Edinburgh expedition, or representing their House in the Swimming Gala.
While never losing sight of our students' overall development and experiences, we do acknowledge the value of self-criticism and will continue to work for and maintain great results in all areas.
Our ultimate goal is to be truly excellent in every way possible so that every single kid has the finest possible start in life and may go on to be responsible, resilient, and respected people who work tirelessly to be the best versions of themselves.
I am proud of William Howard's students, staff, and their present, past, and upcoming accomplishments in my capacity as school head.
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Every student is expected to put out their best effort in all they do, and this is a clear expectation from us.
This applies to everyone in the school community, and you'll see that teachers and students collaborate to get the best results.
Without a doubt, our school is successful, with kids of all abilities achieving good results at every grade level.
These experiences offer the richness of challenge that is at the core of William Howard School, whether it be participating in the Tanzanian Link, being a part of a Duke of Edinburgh expedition, or representing their House in the Swimming Gala.
While never losing sight of our students' overall development and experiences, we do acknowledge the value of self-criticism and will continue to work for and maintain great results in all areas.
Our ultimate goal is to be truly excellent in every way possible so that every single kid has the finest possible start in life and may go on to be responsible, resilient, and respected people who work tirelessly to be the best versions of themselves.
I am proud of William Howard's students, staff, and their present, past, and upcoming accomplishments in my capacity as school head.
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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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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.00% | - | 8.60% |
| 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 39% | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 41.41% | 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 | 30% | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.69 | 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% | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 237 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 6.09% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 47.2 | 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% | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.11% | 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 | 21% | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.85 | 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% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.33 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 41% | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 41.75% | 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 | 29% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.75 | 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% | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 250 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.26% | 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 | -0.26 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 41% 8 | 29.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 8 | 47.77% | 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 | 34% | 27.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 8 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 2 | 15.09% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 3.11 | 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% | 89.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 36.44% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 36.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 10.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.44% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 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 | 49% | 30.32% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 48.64% | 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 | 31% | 26.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.27% | 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 | 96% | 92.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 141 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 38.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 40.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.44% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 13.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 6.69% | 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 | 34.58 | 25.75 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.23 | 26.42 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.00% | 12.17% | 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 | 109 | 79 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 45.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 17.94% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 19.81% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.88% | 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 | 30.45 | 29.03 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.53 | 28.03 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.3% | 13.95% | 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 | 94 | 91 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 50.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 12.63% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 18.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.69% | 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 | 27.56 5 | 28.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.61 4 | 29.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 13.56% | 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 | 127 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 47.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 23.07% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.13% | 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 | 32.06 3 | 26.53 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.46 3 | 28.54 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 10.35% | 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 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 14.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 13.93% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 16.53% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.2% | 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 | 29.53 | 24.73 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.24 | 28.66 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.7% | 15.18% | 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 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 16.92% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 13.69% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 20.92% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd 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 | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at William Howard School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1