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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from high expectations and well-sequenced curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and during social time
Current Educational Practices: High-quality staff training ensures that all students achieve well
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers adapt well for pupils with SEND; however, further work needed on particular pupils’ attendance
Communication: Leaders work closely with families to improve pupils’ attendance
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff effectively handle bullying and concerns raised by students
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum development and staff training prioritized for improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not an issue; staff deal effectively if it occurs
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School environment is calm and orderly
Extracurricular Offerings: Positive feedback on extra-curricular and enrichment activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular activities build pupils’ confidence
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive independent careers advice
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt curriculum well for pupils with SEND
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Fearnhill School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 596 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

87.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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You have my sincere welcome to Fearnhill School. Challenge, excellence, and cooperation are the pillars of our learning community. We provide a supportive and effective learning atmosphere where all of our students can succeed to the highest level while working within a solid network of relationships. A Fearnhill student is a young person who is ready to take their place in a challenging and complex world because of their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge and skills and their readiness to take on new challenges. Students at Fearnhill are expected to be proud of themselves, the school, and its resources. All students must show up to class promptly, prepared, and in full uniform to demonstrate that they are eager to study. The uniform shows off our common identity and values, fosters a professional work environment, and supports our ongoing commitment to exceeding academic standards. All students are expected to put up their best effort in order to achieve their individual goals. We think that success should be shared with our children and their families in cooperation, and we regularly celebrate achievement in all of its varied manifestations. Numerous of our students continue their education in our thriving and effective Sixth Form, and many move on to Russell Group universities like Oxford and Cambridge from there. We are eager to have you join the "Fearnhill Family."
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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B
Ofset report Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.4 -
Proficient Math - -
Proficient Read - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 30% 63%
Grade 5 or above A Level 3.80% 11.60%
Day Fees - -
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Fearnhill School Reviews
1.5 (2 reviews)
Fearnhill is not the best choice to send your children too. The safe guarding is not great at all. When a student needs help either that be because of a physical altercation or bullying it takes days or even weeks to deal with and sometimes doesn't get dealt with. I am very disappointed in the way this school handles serious problems leaving students feeling unsafe and not wanting to come to school, they care more...
pastrol team are meh they dont help often and leave some people crying it is manily one pastrol staff who wont be mention be she isnt very nice for a pastrol worker
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 0.27 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 43.3 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% 37.35% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 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 22% 30.28% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 15.56% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 21.37% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 3.73 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 98% 93.36% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 81 138 144
Pupils staying in education 93% 89.49% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 47% 32.25% 32.75%
School sixth forms 46% 47.62% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 7.96% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 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 0.26 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 48.6 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 52% 39.23% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 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 34% 30.36% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 17.89% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 22.57% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.37 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 89% 90.81% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 84 135 140
Pupils staying in education 85% 88.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 39% 48.52% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.68% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 5.41% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 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 -0.25 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 36.8 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 27% 5 33.34% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 3 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 30% 29.27% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 2 15.54% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 22% 3 21.09% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 3.15 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 98% 89.37% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 94 130 135
Pupils staying in education 88% 85% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 30.93% 33.3%
School sixth forms 40% 47.29% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 2% 1.2% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 5.52% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 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 -0.56 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 36.4 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 32% 10 34.96% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 11 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 31% 29.08% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 5 16.17% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 19% 9 21.85% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 3.05 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 97% 84.29% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 94 131 140
Pupils staying in education 82% 74.49% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 24.6% 28.32%
School sixth forms 46% 47.98% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.5% 9.07%
Other education destinations 0% 1.68% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 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 -0.04 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 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% 35.25% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 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 24% 30.85% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 20.2% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 10% 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 87% 87.55% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 123 134 144
Pupils staying in education 79% 43.81% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 27.71% 30.56%
School sixth forms 44% 48.14% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.37% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 2.63% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 8% 1.74% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.12 32.74 29.99
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.18 31.59 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 3.80% 15.43% 13.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 25 150 201
Students staying in education 56% 63.36% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 4.46% 6.08%
Students entering employment 25% 21.3% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.42% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 41.13 36.9 33.4
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.72 35.3 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 25.0% 20.26% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 24 180 248
Students staying in education 42% 64.63% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 3.55% 5%
Students entering employment 29% 18.52% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 17% 9.21% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.69 6 32.57 29.38
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.64 5 32.16 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 12.5% 16.46% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 37 182 231
Students staying in education 73% 60.54% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 5.7% 7.78%
Students entering employment 19% 22.9% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 6.93% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.00 1 31.83 29.02
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.74 2 31.93 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.88% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 22.77% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.32% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 13.42% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.94% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 24.44 30.74 26.73
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.52 31.86 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 7.1% 16.88% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 12 31.6% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 4.49% 6.37%
Students entering employment 24% 20.42% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.54% 4.23%
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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

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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
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15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fearnhill School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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