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Falconer School
- Secondary
- Hertsmere WD23 3AT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress and sometimes outstanding progress in many aspects of their work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud of their uniform and school; they behave well in lessons and show respect.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers develop their practice through collaboration with other schools.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use accurate assessment to plan activities that meet pupils' needs.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching has improved, but some lessons lack challenge for the most able.
Opportunities for Involvement: Home visits help parents manage children's needs and address barriers to success.
Communication: The school communicates well; majority of parents feel their children’s needs are well met.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say improvements in behaviour and attitudes are life-changing, but some lack confidence in school match.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher responded quickly to bullying concerns, engaging pupils in identifying issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved teaching, behavior and raised standards with support from external advisors.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff understand pupils’ vulnerabilities and teach them how to stay safe online and in general.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some bullying reported, not always managed well; pupils generally feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Lunchtime and after-school clubs ensure pupils achieve academically and socially.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils well-prepared for further education or training; almost all remain in their chosen courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils’ needs are carefully analyzed; extra support provided for emotional and social needs.
Subjects Offered: Committed to attaining GCSE qualifications in subjects like English and mathematics.
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Falconer School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 85 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being named the headteacher of Falconer SEMH school fills me with joy. I have a distinct vision on how to advance Falconer and am a dedicated and knowledgeable leader in the subject of social emotional and mental health (SEMH). A highly skilled and committed staff that cares passionately about nurturing and supporting your son in his endeavours to be the greatest has been passed on to me. Please rest assured that any adjustments will be made with your child's best interests in mind, with clear communication and smooth implementation. I think Falconer has a lot of excellent assets, and I think that the success of the school depends greatly on how well the parents, teachers, and students get along. Together, we can make sure that students enjoy their time at Falconer, make progress, and leave us with the knowledge and attitudes they need to succeed in their future endeavours. We will keep you aware of the numerous possibilities for you to meet and speak with me over the next several days and weeks. I'm thrilled to be setting the direction for Falconer's successful future.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 4 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -2.25 | 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 | 5.0 | 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 | 0% | 37.35% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50.5% | 42.99% |
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 | 0% | 30.28% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.37% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.42 | 3.37 | 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 | 61% | 93.36% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 44% | 89.49% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.62% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 2.37% | 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 | -2.55 | 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 | 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 | 0% | 39.23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 51.68% | 45.26% |
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 | 0% | 30.36% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.89% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.57% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.74 | 3.51 | 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 | 79% | 90.81% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 88.37% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 48.52% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 5.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.15% |
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 | -1.49 | 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 | 11.9 | 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 | 0% | 33.34% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.05% | 43.34% |
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 | 0% | 29.27% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.54% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.09% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.91 | 3.25 | 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 | 50% | 89.37% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 30.93% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.11% | 2.76% |
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 | -0.89 | 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 | 20.2 | 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 | 0% | 34.96% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% 7 | 47.77% | 42.58% |
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 | 0% | 29.08% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.85% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.71 | 3.3 | 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 | 68% | 84.29% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.98% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 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 | -1.11 | 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 | 15.2 | 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 | 0% | 35.25% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 49.19% | 43.04% |
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 | 0% | 30.85% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.2% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.91% | 16.23% |
| 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 | 81% | 87.55% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 27.71% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Falconer School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1