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The Henry Cort Community College
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The Henry Cort Community College
- Secondary
- Fareham PO15 6PH
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Based on the inspection date: 13 June 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: The curriculum isn't fully cohesive, leading to gaps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils feel sanctions are unfair; there is frequent low-level disruption.
Qualifications and Training: Staff develop secure subject knowledge through a planned professional development programme.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use expert questioning to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Challenges include inconsistent application of policies and high suspension rates.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school runs its own on-site inclusion unit and breakfast club.
Communication: Leaders need to enhance two-way communication between home and school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Plans for a more positive approach to managing behaviour are in infancy.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are working on embedding a new curriculum and improving attendance.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils become active citizens as anti-bullying ambassadors.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There are clear policies and procedures in place to manage behavior.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs such as Minecraft and choir are available; students also enjoy trips to theatres and theme parks.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils engage in a well-structured careers programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders swiftly identify and develop strategies for pupils with SEND.
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The Henry Cort Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 885 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal is to transform The Henry Cort Community College into a premier institution at the centre of the neighbourhood. We hope to do this through success and encouragement, while fostering tenacity, uniqueness, and respect in the quest of excellence. Success, assistance, perseverance, individuality, respect, and excellence. Through our commitment to learning for life, students develop into assured, capable, enterprising young people with the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals and play an active role in modern society. We create ambition and aspire to be excellent in everything we do, enabling each and every person to achieve their highest possible outcomes, regardless of starting points. We are aware that happy kids learn more effectively. To do this, we offer a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that is unmatched elsewhere, together with a supporting, individualised approach for each student. The Home-College Agreement is a condensed written representation of The Henry Cort Community College's vast operations. Our core principles about children's education have shaped the college's customary procedures. The Henry Cort Community College is a rights-respecting institution, and we think every student has a right to the greatest education possible. This agreement highlights how crucial it is for the college, its students, parents, and carers to collaborate. Before signing the agreement, we hope that you will go over it with your kid and explain its importance and purpose. We shall all work together to foster an environment where children and adults can feel cared for, respected, and cooperative.
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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 |
C+
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 15.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 34% | 32% |
| 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 | -0.20 | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 34% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 40.85% | 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% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.71 | 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 | 95% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.49% | 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 | -0.57 | 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 | 40.8 | 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 | 35% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 44.03% | 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 | 51% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.96 | 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 | 93% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.06 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 49% 3 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 12 | 44.14% | 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 | 71% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 11 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 3 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.96 | 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 | 94% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.83% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 46% 3 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 4 | 43.46% | 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 | 76% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 14 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 8 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.94 | 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 | 96% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.47% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 46 | 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 | 49% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 45.31% | 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 | 62% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 17.06% | 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% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 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 - 2nd Sep 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 The Henry Cort Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
