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King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
- Secondary
- Sefton District L20 6AQ
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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 |
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Academic Progress: Achievement considerably improved, especially for SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; polite and quick response to teachers’ requests.
Qualifications and Training: Strong subject knowledge due to rigorous staff training.
Current Educational Practices: Frequent opportunities to develop teaching expertise.
Strengths and Challenges: Reduced workload through recent changes in assessment practices.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents consulted about the enrichment program.
Communication: Well-considered careers program informing parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Increasing reputation within the local community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff feel valued and listened to by leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Collaborated with the trust for curriculum improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective management of low-level disruption and clear expectations.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Significant improvement in pupil behaviour and attendance.
Extracurricular Offerings: Debating, documentary, and baking clubs among others.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment programme facilitates talent and interest development.
Career Counselling Services: Well-considered careers program with increasing continuation rates.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Informed pupils and parents about study options post-secondary education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High proportion of SEND pupils supported well.
Subjects Offered: English Baccalaureate suite at the heart of curriculum.
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About Us
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 636 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 11% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a values-based institution.
We have faith in them and in the way they shape the character of our children.
In order to help your kid realise their potential and contribute positively to the world once they leave us, these principles permeate all we do.
We consider a traditional curriculum that emphasises the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy to be essential in terms of our curriculum.
Then, starting in Year 9, this gets kids ready to join the Duke of Edinburgh programme.
Every student in Year 11 can obtain their highest possible GCSE results thanks to an extended school day.
We think it's essential for young people to build good character.
To do this, we provide all Year 10 students a comprehensive programme of visits to the nation's top universities, a robust careers programme, and official Work Experience.
The standard of instruction we offer at Kings Hawthornes is fundamental to everything said above.
I hope the material on this page is helpful to you as you select a school for your child's future education.
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We have faith in them and in the way they shape the character of our children.
In order to help your kid realise their potential and contribute positively to the world once they leave us, these principles permeate all we do.
We consider a traditional curriculum that emphasises the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy to be essential in terms of our curriculum.
Then, starting in Year 9, this gets kids ready to join the Duke of Edinburgh programme.
Every student in Year 11 can obtain their highest possible GCSE results thanks to an extended school day.
We think it's essential for young people to build good character.
To do this, we provide all Year 10 students a comprehensive programme of visits to the nation's top universities, a robust careers programme, and official Work Experience.
The standard of instruction we offer at Kings Hawthornes is fundamental to everything said above.
I hope the material on this page is helpful to you as you select a school for your child's future education.
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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 | -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 | 31.4 | 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 | 11% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 38.07% | 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 | 63% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.90 | 2.58 | 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 | 84% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 68 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.81% | 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 | 37.8 | 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 | 30% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 42.52% | 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 | 68% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.9 | 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 | 78% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 46 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.76% | 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 | -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 | 32.2 | 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 | 15% 7 | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 5 | 40.42% | 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 | 40% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 1 | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 1 | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 2.8 | 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 | 71% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 42 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.7% | 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 | -0.93 | 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 | 30.1 | 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% 5 | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 42.28% | 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 | 51% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 5 | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 4 | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.67 | 2.95 | 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 | 83% | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 66 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 64% | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 2.7% | 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 | -0.77 | 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 | 38 | 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 | 17% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 38.88% | 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 | 67% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 15.24% | 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% | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.25% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Local authority ratio 19 : 1