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Ashcroft High School
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- Luton LU2 9AG
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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: Most pupils work hard and do their best, achieving well during their time at Queen Elizabeth School.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved greatly; rules are stricter, creating a calmer environment.
Academic Progress: Use of alternative provision keeps struggling students engaged
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and valued by staff
Qualifications and Training: Teachers generally know their subjects well; they have the strong knowledge needed to challenge pupils effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers think carefully about presenting new learning and regularly check pupils' progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Some departments have experienced staff changes, impacting consistency in pupil achievement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders ensure money is not a barrier to prevent disadvantaged pupils from going on trips or attending clubs.
Communication: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Information from Ofsted Parent View influences inspection decisions, reflecting parents' satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are tenacious in their safeguarding approach, taking appropriate and timely action.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved curriculum planning and increased subjects meeting EBacc requirements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Proactive in addressing safeguarding categories
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strained relationship with local authority impacts support
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe at school; no problems with bullying reported.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: PSHE curriculum covers physical and mental health, and celebrates diversity.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff trained to identify pupil needs quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils well informed about current safety topics
Extracurricular Offerings: Frequent trips and a wide range of clubs available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure no financial barrier exists for disadvantaged pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice and guidance are well developed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems introduced; pupils with SEND now achieve well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specific plans develop independence and knowledge
Subjects Offered: Most Year 10 pupils study a breadth of subjects meeting EBacc requirements.
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About Us
Ashcroft High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1186 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 14 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 63% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 37% | 34.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 49.94% | 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 | 25% | 39.44% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.72% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 18.33% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.12 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 91% | 93.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 218 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 23.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 11.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 46.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.42% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 40% | 38.94% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 52.24% | 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 | 18% | 36.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 13.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 20.71% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 91% | 94.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 254 | 210 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 92.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 24.83% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 12.67% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.92% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 2.13% |
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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 | 41.8 | 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 | 35% 16 | 28.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 15 | 44.67% | 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 | 21% | 29.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 9.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 1 | 13.87% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 91% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 185 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 90.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 24.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 8.45% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 49% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.36% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.18% | 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 | -0.8 | 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 | 37.3 | 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 | 19% 10 | 31.87% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 12 | 49.53% | 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 | 18% | 28.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 5 | 9% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 13.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 3.16 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 91% | 93.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 184 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.27% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 21.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 5.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 47.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.82% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 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 | 29% | 30.36% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 49.27% | 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 | 18% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.27% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 14% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 89% | 94.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 189 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 50.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 44.89% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.78% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.67% | 2.45% |
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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 - 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashcroft High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
