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Barrs Court School
- Secondary
- Hereford HR1 1EQ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Staff have high ambitions for their pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are supported very well to manage their own behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use assessment well to identify small steps of progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Highly effective teachers adapt lessons so that all pupils are able to learn.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders and staff work effectively with parents.
Communication: Leaders make sure that parents are positive about the education their children receive.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the education their children receive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils know they have an adult in school to talk to if they have concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Staff treat pupils with dignity and respect.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders are relentless in challenging other agencies if they are not providing the right help.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils choose from considerable extra-curricular opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers run a range of exciting lunchtime clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: All pupils have the opportunity to attend a week’s residential.
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision is a real strength; pupils explore talents and aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are thoroughly prepared for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching is carefully adapted to the needs of pupils.
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Barrs Court School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 88 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.3 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 28% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.71% | 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 | - | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.71 | 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 | 100% | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.65% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.58% | 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 | - | 20.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.86 | 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 | 100% | 88.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.94% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.3% | 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 | - | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 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 | 100% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.82% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.55% | 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 | - | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.99 | 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 | 100% | 89.59% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.53% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.68% | 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 | - | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.64% | 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 | 100% | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.94% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barrs Court School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1