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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
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B+

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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 1896 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 100 93 96
Reading 101 94 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 43% 53.02% 55.75%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 4.33% 7.34%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.5 Below Average
Writing -1.8 Below Average
Maths -4.5 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 109 6 98 96
Reading 111 5 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 83% 26 62.05% 60.3%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 29% 16 8.05% 9.64%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 6.2 Well Above Average
Writing 2.6 Above Average
Maths 3.8 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 93 94
Reading 106 1 93 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57% 1 58.23% 59.38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 5 8.74% 9.1%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.2 Average
Writing 1.3 Above Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 89 93
Reading 105 90 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 56% 53.64% 56.21%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 7.29% 8.13%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.0 Above Average
Writing 1.7 Above Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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 -0.22 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 48.3 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% 33.4% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 49.52% 45.1%

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 54% 22.68% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 11.64% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 15.88% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.39 3.23 2.95

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% 95.52% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 170 153 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 88.76% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 31.29% 34.04%
School sixth forms 38% 26.48% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 14% 16.38% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 14.67% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.19% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.43% 2.16%

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 0.03 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 47.2 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 45% 2 30.33% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 4 47.29% 43.21%

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 36% 21.42% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 9.71% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 14.42% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.05 3.13 2.87

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% 96.83% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 233 148 134
Pupils staying in education 77% 88.78% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 20% 33.44% 33.35%
School sixth forms 42% 27.06% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 14% 14.39% 8.49%
Other education destinations SP 13.78% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 12% 5.89% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 2.11% 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 0.21 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 48.6 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 47% 1 30.87% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 4 45.78% 42.47%

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 24% 21.09% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 6 10.35% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 2 14.74% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.06 3.01 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 93% 84.41% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 214 149 140
Pupils staying in education 76% 76.18% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 27.29% 28.39%
School sixth forms 38% 28.76% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges 8% 11.29% 9.1%
Other education destinations 1% 3.29% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 16% 5.65% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.06% 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 0.31 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 50.9 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 48% 28.26% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 42.84% 42.95%

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 27% 16.79% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 10.05% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 11.05% 16.14%
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 95% 82.87% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 249 151 144
Pupils staying in education 91% 49.07% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 37.27% 30.57%
School sixth forms 36% 26.53% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 5.27% 9%
Other education destinations - 2.4% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 16% 6.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 1.67% 2.47%
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 37.55 34.92 33.32
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.89 35.18 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 14.8% 16.13% 17.6%

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 73 130 249
Students staying in education 71% 66.14% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 5.93% 4.99%
Students entering employment 10% 17.29% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 7.07% 10.72%

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 28.48 4 29.15 29.31
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.40 3 30.52 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 8.2% 12.94% 12.95%

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 97 132 232
Students staying in education 63% 61.46% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 22% 8.69% 7.79%
Students entering employment 11% 17.46% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 8.23% 8.82%

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 32.19 1 27.43 28.96
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.35 4 28.31 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 16.7% 10.71% 13.23%

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 7 20.38% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 6.46% 5.55%
Students entering employment 8% 11.15% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4% 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 33.55 26.83 26.65
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.56 27.37 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 13.9% 12.46% 12.55%

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 - 2 3
Students staying in education 9 26.09% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 5.55% 6.39%
Students entering employment 13% 16% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.09% 4.24%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 To 8th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 25th Mar 2024 To 5th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 28th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 29th Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 To 24th Dec 2023
Spring Term 9th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 24th Mar 2024
Summer Term 6th Apr 2024 To 27th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 22nd Jul 2024
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Leaders prioritize both academic success and emotional development of pupils through a comprehensive program.

Attendance among pupils has improved and is now in line with the national average.

Professional development is tailored to teachers' needs, but sharing ideas across the all-through school is not fully developed.

The school fostered British values well, but pupils' understanding of radicalisation and extremism needs improvement.

Differences in progress between disadvantaged pupils and their peers are diminishing.

There is a strong culture of reading in key stages 1 and 2 but needs improvement in key stages 3 and 4.

Strong relationships exist between pupils and staff.

Adult questioning in early years does not routinely help children develop their language and communication skills effectively.

Sixth-form students have high aspirations and are well-prepared for their next steps upon graduation.

The school is a beacon for its work supporting LGBT pupils and ensures diversity and inclusion through commendable strategies.

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