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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
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Academic Progress: High aspirations and outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptionally high standards and positive behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Highly effective and expertly trained staff.
Current Educational Practices: Regularly updated and highly effective practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils often engage in fundraising and House competitions.
Communication: Parents receive valued support from the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents reported high satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Swift and appropriate response to bullying incidents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious actions leading to remarkable outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying not tolerated; swift responses.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Constant focus on wellbeing and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse clubs and sports; highly engaged pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong support and engagement in activities.
Career Counselling Services: Tailored guidance for post-16 destinations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Balanced academic and vocational subjects.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Meticulously considered needs leading to remarkable outcomes.
Subjects Offered: Broad and ambitious English Baccalaureate suite.
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The Holt School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Berkshire, South East.

It has 1417 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 77% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

95.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding Good -
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Girls Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.7 - 17.4
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 77% 98% 60%
Grade 5 or above A Level 19.00% 35.00% 11.20%
Day Fees - - -
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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 1.02 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 63.8 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 77% 29.47% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 90% 39.21% 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 75% 21.42% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 44% 11.26% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 57% 15.21% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 5.86 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 98% 96.6% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 208 161 144
Pupils staying in education 96% 90.7% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 12% 28.7% 32.73%
School sixth forms 71% 45.3% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 11% 13.3% 10.22%
Other education destinations 3% 3.4% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.9% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment SP 3% 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 0.95 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 65.8 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 84% 33.12% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 96% 43% 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 72% 25% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 48% 14.94% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 56% 19.76% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 5.98 3.18 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 99% 94.67% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 205 172 141
Pupils staying in education 97% 90.89% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 10% 29.22% 34.03%
School sixth forms 60% 47.78% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 24% 9.78% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 4.44% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.22% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.67% 2.13%

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 0.94 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 60.7 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 74% 5 34.38% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 91% 3 48.23% 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 79% 27.85% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 39% 1 13.54% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 52% 7 19.31% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 5.52 3.3 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% 97.5% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 194 163 135
Pupils staying in education 95% 90.13% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 34% 32.25% 33.25%
School sixth forms 56% 49.75% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 2% 3.5% 8.45%
Other education destinations 3% 4.75% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 5.38% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.25% 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 0.69 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 58 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 69% 1 33.67% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 88% 3 46.67% 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 72% 25.25% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 40% 17 14.25% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 59% 5 19.5% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 5.39 3.37 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 95% 93.33% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 193 178 140
Pupils staying in education 92% 74.67% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 13% 23% 28.31%
School sixth forms 57% 51.33% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 17% 6.5% 9.08%
Other education destinations 4% 4.83% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 4% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.67% 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 0.64 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 60.6 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 70% 34% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 91% 46.08% 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% 27% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 57% 17.17% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 64% 18.75% 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 96% 97.67% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 198 180 145
Pupils staying in education - 80.17% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 15% 29% 30.58%
School sixth forms 66% 55% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 14% 3.67% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.33% 2.45%
A level exam result

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 38.19 32.43 30.01
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.28 32.65 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 19.00% 15.41% 13.67%

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 96 117 201
Students staying in education 78% 63% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 4% 6.08%
Students entering employment 12% 23.14% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 5.57% 9.05%

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 42.27 39.79 33.41
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 42.35 40.17 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 27.8% 20.73% 17.7%

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 83 120 248
Students staying in education 72% 63.29% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 4% 5%
Students entering employment 20% 22.86% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 5.71% 10.69%

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 37.90 2 34.23 29.39
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.83 34.33 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 20.4% 14.01% 13.07%

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 122 125 232
Students staying in education 70% 61.33% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 7% 7.77%
Students entering employment 17% 22.5% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 6.17% 8.8%

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 35.99 1 34.73 29.03
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.12 34.95 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 18.4% 17.63% 13.37%

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 - 1 3
Students staying in education 24 30.4% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 6.2% 5.54%
Students entering employment 20% 24% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 3.6% 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 34.7 30.02 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.68 31.56 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 20.3% 16.84% 12.64%

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 14 24.4% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.4% 6.37%
Students entering employment 13% 20% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 1.8% 4.23%
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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 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Holt School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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