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High Hesket CofE School
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High Hesket CofE School
- Primary
- Hesket CA4 0HU
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers and teaching assistants are extremely competent in the teaching of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides a wide range of activities linked to pupils’ interests, including topic work, outdoor learning, and French.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not always respond to teachers’ marking to correct or improve their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 results in 2014 show a significant improvement with all pupils reaching at least expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: High effective support for struggling readers leads to rapid improvements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, leading to a love of learning reflected in their above average attendance.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make similar progress to their peers due to quick identification and highly effective external links.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel extremely safe and understand the importance of e-safety both at school and home.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding arrangements meet requirements ensuring pupils' and staff's safety.
Parent Feedback: Almost without exception, parents would recommend this school.
Parental Involvement: The exceptionally strong links between school and home ensure children settle extremely well into the Early Years.
Extracurricular Activities: High Hesket uses sports funding to broaden sporting opportunities, increasing participation in activities like golf tuition.
Outdoor Facilities: The classrooms and outdoor areas provide a highly stimulating environment.
Teacher Engagement: Highly effective teamwork by teachers and skilled teaching assistants ensures support for all pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Lesson observations and a new tracking system ensure high-quality staff training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff are not content with teaching which is less than good, driven by relentless headteacher efforts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There are very effective checks on the quality of teaching, leading to the teaching being outstanding overall.
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About Us
High Hesket CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 146 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At High Hesket CE School, we make sure that our students are prepared for "life in all its fullness" so that they can experience the amazing world around them (John 10:10). In our community, outdoor learning is prioritised, allowing kids to feel secure, content, safe, and supported while fostering respect for all people. To enable all children to thrive and grow, we cultivate creativity, kindness, and friendship through our curriculum. community, security, courtesy, happiness, outdoor learning, friendships, self-assurance, and support. Treat people the way you want to be treated. (Luke 6:31).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 25.8 | 13.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 105 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 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 | 77% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.38% | 7.42% |
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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 107 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 72% 16 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.28% | 9.72% |
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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 105 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 92 | 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 | 88% 20 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.1% | 9.16% |
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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 86 | 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 | 68% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.05% | 8.19% |
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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at High Hesket CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1