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The Derby High School
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- Bury BL9 9NH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, welcoming, enjoy learning, and wear their uniforms with pride.
Academic Progress: Progress in mathematics improving but below national average in 2017.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers share best practices through regular staff development sessions.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong teacher-student relationships; teachers challenge pupils consistently.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents overwhelmingly supportive; opportunities for involvement in school events.
Communication: Parents report being well-informed about their child's progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective systems in place to address concerns and handle conflicts.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on problem-solving and reasoning skills in mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; strong culture of safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, staff trained regularly.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities such as football, rounders.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate balance between academic responsibilities and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Trips to career events, universities help prepare students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved support and interventions for SEND pupils, but attendance issues remain.
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The Derby High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 953 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We take great pride in being a high-achieving institution that gives all of its students access to so many fascinating opportunities. The teaching staff and pastoral care provided here are superb, and the school has high expectations for both itself and its students. While being pushed to do their best work, students are given excellent care. In its evaluation of the school's performance in 2014, Ofsted praised its exceptional leadership at all levels. The school is still doing well, according to our most recent Ofsted brief inspection report from 2018 It was written to me in a letter that read: "Excellence, tradition, and inventiveness, the school's motto, serve as the foundation for everything. You and your colleagues have established a welcoming and compassionate community ". Our Progress 8 score was tied for the highest in Bury according to the results of the 2017 GCSE exams. These successes are a credit to our staff's talent, diligence, and dedication. The Derby High School is a genuinely exceptional institution. A fundamental characteristic of this school is the strong bonds that exist between and among the staff and kids, ensuring that everyone who works here views the classroom as a joyful and supportive environment. Additionally, because to the unique experiences provided, our students are able to graduate from our programme as self-assured, well-rounded, and forward-thinking young adults ready to make a difference in both their own and others' lives. You are cordially invited to visit and check out what we have to offer.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 63% | 77% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.40 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 35% | 30.89% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 48.17% | 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 | 46% | 25.94% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 3.17 | 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 | 94% | 93.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 38.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 36.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.25% | 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 | 0.44 | 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 | 50.6 | 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 | 46% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 44.71% | 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 | 31% | 26.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 3.01 | 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 | 94% | 93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 44.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 1.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 29.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.78% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.89% | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 41% 5 | 33.1% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 4 | 48% | 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 | 52% | 35.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 17.4% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 1 | 23.1% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.99 | 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 | 93% | 91.75% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.25% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 48.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 27.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.5% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.75% | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 36% 6 | 34% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 6 | 48% | 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 | 45% | 35.33% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 1 | 16.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 2 | 25.11% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.11 | 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 | 92% | 93.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 57.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 24.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 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 | 0.34 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 30% | 22.11% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 35.67% | 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 | 45% | 29.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 13.67% | 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 | 93% | 71.25% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 136 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 67.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 39.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 25.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.75% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 The Derby High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1