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The Heights Free School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Heights Free School
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The Heights Free School
- All-through
- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 4NW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their starting points with regular progress monitoring.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, orderly, and compassionate culture with high-quality relationships contributing to pupils' pride and success.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers identify and support struggling pupils effectively, ensuring progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate training opportunities and feel the school is well led and managed.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High expectations and effective use of assessment information drive pupil progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong relationships with pupils and high team spirit are evident among teachers.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents feel their children are happy and settled, contributing to the community.
Communication with Parents: Informative reports and an up-to-date website facilitate communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the school's impact on their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school maintains effective relationships with external agencies and offers vigilant support for vulnerable pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Introduced incremental challenges and refined systems for regular monitoring and high expectations.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: High priority on safeguarding with thorough arrangements and regular reviews.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Students have pride and appreciation towards the school for their personal development and responsibilities.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: A safe, nurturing environment where pupils thrive and succeed.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Opportunities and responsibilities such as prefects or head boy/girl roles are available.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Staff work successfully balancing academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Comprehensive transition support ensures successful return to mainstream or alternative schooling.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers guidance at key stage 4; less developed at key stage 3 due to short term placements.
Support for SEND: High standard of vigilance and support for vulnerable pupils.
Subjects Offered: Key stage 4 pupils achieve qualifications in English and mathematics; range of BTEC or equivalent qualifications offered.
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The Heights Free School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 2 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Obtain a strong academic performance comparable to that of public schools, along with the necessary certifications and credentials.
Enhance their drive, self-assurance, attendance, and interest in learning so that they can gain transferrable skills and successfully contribute to the larger community.
Be well-prepared for their subsequent stages, such as reintegration into mainstream education, further education, training, or employment, after being placed at The Heights.
Our curriculum is based on the idea that we aim to give all of our students a path to academic and career success through individualised study plans that will help them reach their full potential in learning, training, and employment.
Enhance student performance in English and Math by helping them improve their CORE SKILLS, fill in any knowledge gaps, and expand on prior expertise.
Make sure to give your students real-world experiences to make their learning valuable and applicable to their everyday lives.
Create a space where our youth can be challenged, engaged, and inspired to learn.
Implement a strict teaching method for reading that fosters students' confidence and enthusiasm of reading.
Create a classroom atmosphere where educators may build strong RELATIONSHIPS with their students, increase students' self-esteem, and have time and space in the curriculum for character education.
Give our students the information and cultural capital they need to flourish in life while meeting their SEND requirements.
Encourage students to consider their own learning, their strengths and areas for improvement, as well as the NEXT STEPS.
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Enhance their drive, self-assurance, attendance, and interest in learning so that they can gain transferrable skills and successfully contribute to the larger community.
Be well-prepared for their subsequent stages, such as reintegration into mainstream education, further education, training, or employment, after being placed at The Heights.
Our curriculum is based on the idea that we aim to give all of our students a path to academic and career success through individualised study plans that will help them reach their full potential in learning, training, and employment.
Enhance student performance in English and Math by helping them improve their CORE SKILLS, fill in any knowledge gaps, and expand on prior expertise.
Make sure to give your students real-world experiences to make their learning valuable and applicable to their everyday lives.
Create a space where our youth can be challenged, engaged, and inspired to learn.
Implement a strict teaching method for reading that fosters students' confidence and enthusiasm of reading.
Create a classroom atmosphere where educators may build strong RELATIONSHIPS with their students, increase students' self-esteem, and have time and space in the curriculum for character education.
Give our students the information and cultural capital they need to flourish in life while meeting their SEND requirements.
Encourage students to consider their own learning, their strengths and areas for improvement, as well as the NEXT STEPS.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Heights Free School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
