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Hadleigh High School
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- Hadleigh IP7 5HU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ outcomes overall at key stage 4 have remained strong and at least in line with national expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption had become relatively commonplace but has improved since last term. Pupils now behave well and build positive relationships.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers said that they benefited from the training that leaders provide.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers make good use of a range of resources to stimulate pupils’ enthusiasm and interest. Their extensive subject knowledge and skilful use of questioning challenge pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong in English, modern foreign languages, science, and geography. Facing challenges in recruiting permanent teachers to some subject areas.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders liaise closely with the families of pupils to secure good working relationships.
Communication: Informative displays highlight pupils’ achievements and opportunities, reinforcing school values.
Parent Satisfaction: 'Hadleigh High School is a caring and nurturing learning environment.'
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The senior leadership team has undergone significant change, but there is now a shared vision for the school’s future.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented measures to improve aspects of the school's provision swiftly and effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is a strong aspect of the school; pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they have any concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff knowledge and experience support the well-being of students, with thorough documentation and training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Various extra-curricular activities on offer, ensuring inclusion of disadvantaged pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Steps taken to prioritize needs of disadvantaged pupils to ensure their participation in school visits and activities.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers program evaluated and improved, ensuring pupils understand their educational and career choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Visits from education providers and employers, with focused interviews for key stage 4 pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders plan conversations with disadvantaged pupils to identify specific needs early and devise ways to meet them.
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About Us
Hadleigh High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 769 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 98% | 34% |
| 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 40% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 41.83% | 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 | 35% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.77 | 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 | 97% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.76% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 47.8 | 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 | 45% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 41.74% | 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% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.84 | 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 | 96% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.46% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 44 | 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 | 34% 6 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 42.5% | 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 | 38% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 7 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 3.05 | 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 | 97% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.27% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 40% | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 3 | 43.5% | 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 | 26% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 5 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 10 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.05 | 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 | 98% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.98% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 50.4 | 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 | 40% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 43.98% | 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 | 32% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 11.63% | 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 | 94% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hadleigh High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1