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The Cavendish High Academy
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The Cavendish High Academy
- Secondary
- Halton WA7 4YX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils enjoy learning and gain valuable qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils quickly conform to high standards and exhibit positive behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are studying for relevant professional qualifications.
Current Educational Practices: Frequent 'professional dialogue days' keep teachers updated.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff have developed their careers within the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents clamour to secure places at the school.
Communication: Daily communication ensures parents are well informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that pupils are safe and well cared for.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership team is trusted and respected by staff and governors.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Revamped curriculum and expanded qualifications.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Thorough checks ensure safety, and safeguarding policies are clear.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure rigorous systems for pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of trips and ambitious activities planned.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff ensure pupils balance academic responsibilities with activities.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils are supported in making choices about college or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School supports pupils with special educational needs excellently.
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The Cavendish High Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 108 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Cavendish High Academy upholds the honour and value of every student. We guarantee the greatest level of educational provision, supporting each young person's learning and development, by creating a compassionate and sensitive environment. Our students have a right to equal opportunity so that they can be valued and contributing members of society. Create inclusive educational policies that preserve individual identity and guarantee that each child and their family can decide whether or not they wish to be included at any given time.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9 | 19.3 | 14 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 26% |
| 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 | - | 22.07% | 29.91% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.79% | 42.94% |
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 | - | 11.14% | 24.96% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 4.43% | 10.85% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.29% | 15.44% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.08 | 2.82 |
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% | 95.6% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 139 | 143 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.4% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 53.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.5% | 29.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.6% | 10.23% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 19.6% | 11.5% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.3% | 3.6% |
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 | - | 23% | 32.72% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.14% | 45.21% |
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 | - | 8.71% | 24.83% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 4.14% | 12.95% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.07% | 17.1% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.01 | 2.96 |
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% | 84.22% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.89% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 41.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 8.44% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.22% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 20.67% | 11.16% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.11% | 2.15% |
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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 | - | 20% | 29.21% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.91% | 43.31% |
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 | - | 18.18% | 25.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.91% | 11.42% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11% | 16.43% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.15 | 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% | 95.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 46.5% | 33.36% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.88% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.63% | 8.46% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 26.88% | 11.17% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.38% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.88% | 2.77% |
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 | - | 15.36% | 29.13% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.73% | 42.54% |
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 | - | 19.36% | 24.67% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.18% | 11.27% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.73% | 15.94% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.91 | 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% | 80.5% | 84.83% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 64.75% | 73.85% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.88% | 28.37% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.5% | 31.42% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.63% | 9.09% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 20.5% | 5.92% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.38% | 2.06% |
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 | - | 16.6% | 29.46% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.3% | 43% |
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 | - | 22.9% | 25.2% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.6% | 14.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.9% | 16.2% |
| 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% | 83.75% | 85.15% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 70.38% | 58.09% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.88% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.63% | 32.03% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.13% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 18.75% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.46% |
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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
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Cavendish High Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1