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Barlby High School
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Based on the inspection date: 17 July 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: A marked improvement in pupils’ attitudes to learning; clearer expectations.
Academic Progress: Pupils’ learning experience has improved significantly but more work is needed to ensure good education quality.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour policy in place, but inconsistently applied leading to disruption.
Academic Progress: Continual improvement is a priority; key actions and success evaluation are clear.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from a coherent professional development programme.
Current Educational Practices: Swift adoption of whole-school approaches to teaching and learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Unified vision for the school; external audits inform evaluations.
Current Educational Practices: Ongoing training aimed at improving pupils' learning experience is in place.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff support for pupils inconsistent, impacting lesson effectiveness.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are regularly informed of potential risks that pupils may face.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders have made significant improvements since the last inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Enhanced governing body skill set holds leaders accountable.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear plans to address and evaluate improvement areas.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils now feel safe around the site; concerns dealt with well by staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Improved analysis of behaviour; incidents causing disruption have declined.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Attendance has improved; personal development is a top priority.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents reduced; new behaviour policy in place but inconsistently applied.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities for pupils to contribute to the school community are growing.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs, trips, and excursions are growing; sports and activities on offer.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities beyond the classroom enrich the school’s offer.
Career Counselling Services: Year 11 pupils receive comprehensive careers guidance.
Career Counselling Services: Structured education assists pupils in future decisions.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Career curriculum improvements help informed decisions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Plans for SEND contain specific targets; adjustments made in most lessons.
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About Us
Barlby High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 524 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm excited to welcome you to Barlby High School and give you a brief overview of our institution.
We are a warm, welcoming, and compassionate community school.
We gain from being a member of a much larger organisation by being a part of Hope Learning Trust, which helps us to grow our personnel and share resources.
The Hope Learning Trust gains from working with institutions that have a reputation for academic excellence as we continue to expand and be successful.
We were fortunate to join the York ISSP partnership this year, which is an equal collaboration of 12 secondary schools made up of nine state schools and three private schools, for the first time.
Equally significant is character development, and it is my hope that Barlby High students will know their own value and be self-assured, empathetic, and kind.
We started the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award last year, and this year we're focusing on additional possibilities, including trips to Taize and working with communities in Malawi and Romania, on teaching our young people how to live in a community and develop both themselves and others.
It truly is a team effort; I have been the school's head for just over a year and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the students, faculty, and other members of the community.
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We are a warm, welcoming, and compassionate community school.
We gain from being a member of a much larger organisation by being a part of Hope Learning Trust, which helps us to grow our personnel and share resources.
The Hope Learning Trust gains from working with institutions that have a reputation for academic excellence as we continue to expand and be successful.
We were fortunate to join the York ISSP partnership this year, which is an equal collaboration of 12 secondary schools made up of nine state schools and three private schools, for the first time.
Equally significant is character development, and it is my hope that Barlby High students will know their own value and be self-assured, empathetic, and kind.
We started the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award last year, and this year we're focusing on additional possibilities, including trips to Taize and working with communities in Malawi and Romania, on teaching our young people how to live in a community and develop both themselves and others.
It truly is a team effort; I have been the school's head for just over a year and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the students, faculty, and other members of the community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 42.3 | 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 | 28% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 48.93% | 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 | 49% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 3.11 | 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 | 97% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 87% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.29% | 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 | -0.47 | 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 | 43.7 | 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 | 40% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 50.98% | 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 | 72% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 3.29 | 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 | 92% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.11% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 44.5 | 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% | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 5 | 48.25% | 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 | 44% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 2 | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 6 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 3.22 | 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 | 97% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.97% | 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 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% | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 47.36% | 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 | 29% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 3.2 | 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 | 94% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barlby High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
