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Windlehurst School
- Secondary
- Stockport SK6 7HZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and gain a range of qualifications, including English and mathematics, by the end of Year 11.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully, feel safe and incidents of bullying are dealt with effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff use their knowledge and expertise well to skilfully manage pupils鈥� behaviour.
Communication: Parents are highly positive about the quality of education that their children receive.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed and implemented a broad and balanced curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders have robust systems to identify safeguarding concerns and deal with bullying effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are supported well to manage risks online and feel they can speak to a trusted adult if they have a concern.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils partake in the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award, learning about voluntary work and success in the workplace.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders are ambitious for pupils with SEND who engage well in lessons and are supported by dedicated staff.
Subjects Offered: Pupils gain qualifications including English and mathematics by the end of Year 11.
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About Us
Windlehurst School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 51 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 13-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.6 | 8 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | -2.19 | 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 | 4.7 | 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 | 0% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 33.07% | 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 | 0% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.42 | 2.1 | 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 | 73% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 55% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 18% | 4.53% | 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 | -1.56 | 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 | 12 | 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 | 0% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 33.75% | 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 | 0% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.42 | 2.12 | 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 | 40% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 30% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.93% | 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 | -1.99 | 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 | 4.6 | 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 | 0% | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.79% | 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 | 0% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.03 | 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 | 22% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 11% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 2.86% | 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 | -3.02 | 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 | 2.7 | 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 | 0% | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.38% | 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 | 0% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.06 | 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 | 36% | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 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 | -2.75 | 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 | 1.1 | 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 | 0% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.29% | 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 | 0% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 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 | - | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st 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 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Windlehurst School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1