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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Good teaching ensures that pupils in all key stages make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around school and in classrooms is outstanding. Pupils respect all members of the school community.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Programs of support are swiftly put in place to enable pupils to catch up where needed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel highly valued and listened to, and they support school leaders well.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching has improved considerably and, as a result, pupils’ standards of achievement are rising.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff fully uphold the school’s values and are proud to be part of the team. Morale is high among staff.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school has a planned schedule of visitors and planned visits which include parents.
Communication with Parents: Most parents report that their children are happy to go to school and feel secure when they are in school.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents support the changes with enthusiasm and report that their children feel safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher tackles all areas for improvement with gusto and does not shy away from difficult conversations.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have effectively identified and tackled previous weaknesses in the quality of teaching.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils report that there is no bullying at the school. They note that if there were any incidents, the staff would deal with them quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour around school and in classrooms is outstanding. Pupils respect all members of the school community.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: There is a whole-school focus on pupil well-being. Staff receive a high level of safeguarding training.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Students benefit from a wide variety of vocational courses, including independent living, cooking, media and employability skills.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The curriculum is enriched by many positive experiences to support the special educational needs of the students.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the lessons and activities that staff plan for them which include outdoor facilities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is good with structured career opportunities information accessible throughout the school.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are prepared well for their next stage in their education with organized transition arrangements.
Support for SEND: The school's methods to address pupils' welfare requirements are high quality and wide-ranging, including various therapeutic services.
Subjects Offered: A wide range of academic and vocational opportunities, as well as additional activities, are provided.
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Hope Wood Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 227 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 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 | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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 | 0% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.35% | 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 | -9.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | 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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | 0% | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.1% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | 0% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.1% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | - | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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 | 0% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.42% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44% | 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 | - | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 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 | 87% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 61% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.97% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.6% | 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 | - | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.03 | 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 | 95% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 19% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3% | 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 | -1.84 | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 0% | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.28% | 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 | 0% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.5 | 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% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 44% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.67% | 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 | -1.59 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 0% | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.27% | 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 | 0% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.39 | 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% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 22% | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 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 | -1.82 | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 0% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.1% | 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 | 0% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.03% | 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% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.95% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hope Wood Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1