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Helsby High School

Helsby High School
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Previous inspection Good
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Helsby High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.

It has 1338 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
Snobe grade
B+
B
B
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.1 18.7 15.9
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Helsby High School Reviews
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This school has a terrible problem with bullying. My son has had no end of problems dealing with both verbal and physical abuse. And now dealing with more serious threats of physical harm. Honestly if I could pull him out I would. I don't feel like the school help with resolving issues. The kids who attend are unruly. A lot of the other parents I know who's kids attend also have or have had problems.
Secondary Exam Result

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 0.02 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 52.1 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 51% 33.97% 32.7%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 46.47% 45.2%

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 64% 25.78% 24.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 13.97% 12.93%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 45% 18.56% 17.08%
EBacc average points score 4.72 3.02 2.96

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 95% 84.27% 90.41%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 218 123 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 80.27% 86.28%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 27.73% 34.06%
School sixth forms 51% 27.5% 30.68%
Sixth form colleges 22% 8.96% 10.44%
Other education destinations 1% 15.92% 11.12%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.58% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.38% 2.15%

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 -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 51.3 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 50% 6 27.91% 29.2%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 3 43.34% 43.33%

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 51% 29.09% 25.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 5 10.86% 11.41%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 4 17.29% 16.42%
EBacc average points score 4.56 2.9 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 98% 77.83% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 219 121 135
Pupils staying in education 91% 70.09% 84.05%
Further education college or other further education provider 19% 27.17% 33.38%
School sixth forms 58% 23.74% 31.08%
Sixth form colleges 14% 8.87% 8.48%
Other education destinations 0% 10.3% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.22% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 4.65% 2.77%

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 0.24 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 52.7 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 56% 3 25.12% 29.12%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 3 39.21% 42.55%

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% 22.09% 24.65%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 7 9.48% 11.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 39% 13.88% 15.92%
EBacc average points score 4.78 2.77 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 99% 74.96% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 221 124 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 63.04% 73.89%
Further education college or other further education provider - 21.04% 28.38%
School sixth forms 58% 22.57% 31.43%
Sixth form colleges 16% 9.17% 9.11%
Other education destinations - 7.17% 5.91%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 3.04% 2.97%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.78% 2.07%

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 0.09 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 53.2 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 53% 22.97% 29.45%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 37.35% 43.01%

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% 21.79% 25.18%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 12.15% 14.63%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 39% 14.12% 16.18%
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 96% 74.09% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 223 127 144
Pupils staying in education - 53.52% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 27.13% 30.59%
School sixth forms 59% 23.96% 32.04%
Sixth form colleges - 6.96% 9.01%
Other education destinations - 3.96% 5.68%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 4.83% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.87% 2.46%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.76 36.08 33.36
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.69 32.07 32.43
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.9% 19.71% 17.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 134 138 249
Students staying in education 51% 59% 60.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 4.86% 4.98%
Students entering employment 22% 19.79% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 16% 8.79% 10.71%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 35.61 3 32.67 29.34
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.93 2 29.81 28.6
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.6% 16.63% 12.99%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 133 176 232
Students staying in education 62% 63.91% 57.23%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 6.45% 7.77%
Students entering employment 21% 20.82% 21.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 6.27% 8.81%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.07 2 30.48 28.97
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.05 30.5 28.76
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 9.6% 16.25% 13.27%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 8 1 3
Students staying in education 19 21.4% 31.71%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 8.1% 5.54%
Students entering employment 14% 20% 15.82%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 2.3% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.21 29.45 26.71
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.6 28.93 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 10.1% 15.52% 12.59%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 19 19.2% 36.45%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 6.1% 6.37%
Students entering employment 18% 19.5% 20.08%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.3% 4.25%
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Holidays 2023/24

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024

Terms Dates 2023/24

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Helsby High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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