Highcroft School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Highcroft School
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Highcroft School
- Secondary
- Cockfield DL13 5AG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in examinations. Many move on successfully to further education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in the school is exemplary; pupils are motivated, polite and courteous.
Current Educational Practices: Staff monitor pupils' reading closely, identifying gaps and delivering effective support.
Qualifications and Training: Some key staff need targeted professional development in SEND.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers deliver motivating activities and resources; however, subject leaders need further training.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils actively engage with village-wide initiatives like supporting local food banks.
Communication: An effective safeguarding policy published on the website ensures parents are informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are adept at spotting signs of tension between pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders should ensure subject leaders develop expertise to improve curriculum quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders maintain strong relationships with local authorities to ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular and relevant safeguarding training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in events like skydiving and visits to museums.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff arrange many opportunities for pupils to be physically active and develop wider talents.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils work in the church garden and engage in village-wide initiatives.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are given impartial careers information, advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils visit further and higher education settings, well-prepared for the next stages.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Comprehensive advice from external agencies is fully implemented by the caring staff.
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Highcroft School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 9 students from age 11-18 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | 9 | 4.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 2% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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