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Heaton School
- Secondary
- Stockport SK4 4RE
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Based on the inspection date: 08 May 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and display positive attitudes towards their learning.
Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they could due to unclear curriculum content in some subjects.
Qualifications and Training: Some staff lack the necessary training to deliver the phonics programme effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum leadership is secure in some subjects but needs development in others.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff understanding of some curriculums is not clear; governors are improving systems to monitor effectiveness.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinions on Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School takes into account parental views for inspection purposes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors are enhancing their ability to challenge the school for improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School is improving curriculum but still faces inconsistencies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective action is taken to improve attendance of pupils who do not come to school often enough.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils go on trips to museums, libraries, and local parks.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Learning experiences include personal safety discussions and community visits.
Career Counselling Services: Students learn about different employment opportunities and independent living.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The curriculum in the sixth form is more carefully thought out.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School ensures that staff understand each pupil's SEND before they join, helping to overcome barriers.
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About Us
Heaton School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 91 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 13-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.1 | - | 8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.07% | 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 | - | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.1 | 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 | 81% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.53% | 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 | - | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.75% | 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 | - | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.12 | 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 | 100% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.93% | 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 | - | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.79% | 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 | - | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.03 | 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% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.86% | 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 | - | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.38% | 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 | - | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.06 | 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 | - | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 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 | - | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.29% | 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 | - | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.95% | 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 | 100% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heaton School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1