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George Hastwell School Special Academy
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George Hastwell School Special Academy
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Based on the inspection date: 22 November 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Curriculum overhaul emphasizes independence and life skills like teamwork.
Academic Progress: The curriculum doesn't set clear learning goals, affecting student achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is improving, but sometimes disrupts learning; bullying is addressed effectively.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Assessment strategies are inconsistently applied, hindering tailored support.
Academic Progress: Students are building learning successfully but some staff need curriculum support.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Assessment strategies improved but timely support still needed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff supported to adapt to new curriculum approach.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Use of assessment strategies more effective, supporting learning needs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use varied assessment strategies, but consistency is lacking.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Inconsistent assessment usage impacts student progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers need better resources and curriculum guidance for effective teaching.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff struggle with curriculum delivery; need consistent support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school uses Ofsted Parent View for feedback from parents and carers.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leaders address improvements; staff support is evident.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors regularly check school’s progress against improvement plan.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New governors and collaborations strengthen curriculum delivery.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders introduced a new reading curriculum but need better curriculum planning.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff are vigilant and trained to handle safety concerns.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding culture; pupils learn safety skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils feel safe and happy, but some behaviours disrupt learning.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils love after-school clubs and outdoor activities like horse riding.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth-form students gain qualifications and independence skills.
Career Counselling Services: Timely access to careers info with local employer links.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Emphasis on gaining independence and life skills like problem-solving.
Career Counselling Services: Insufficient career guidance for making informed choices.
Support for SEND: Collaboration with specialists in SEND education improved curriculum confidence.
Support for SEND: Inconsistent support for SEND needs, impacting learning experiences.
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About Us
George Hastwell School Special Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 90 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.47% | 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 | - | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 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% | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5% | 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 | - | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.19% | 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 | - | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 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 | - | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.61% | 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 | - | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.57% | 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 | - | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 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% | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.52% | 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 | - | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.37% | 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 | - | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.82 | 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 | - | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 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 | - | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.15% | 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 | - | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.48% | 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 | - | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at George Hastwell School Special Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1