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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
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- Ross-on-Wye HR9 7ET
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Based on the inspection date: 24 September 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, polite, and behave well in lessons with rare disruptions.
Academic Progress: Pupils want to meet high expectations and apply themselves well in lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils get on well and demonstrate respect, moving calmly with minimal supervision.
Academic Progress: Some pupils do not do as well as they should due to variability in education quality.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers share strong subject expertise, especially in sixth-form lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: There is variability in the quality of education delivered by teachers; some struggle with essential knowledge delivery.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers check understanding effectively, though support is not always effective.
Strengths and Challenges: Enthusiastic knowledge sharing but inconsistent adaptations for pupil needs.
Communication: School ensures parents know how to give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents actively support recent school improvements.
Communication: Parents value the care and education their children receive.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers appreciate interim headteacher's efforts.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents and carers feel supported by staff and appreciate the efforts made by the interim headteacher.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take bullying seriously and address problems promptly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership team establishes ambitious vision; issues are addressed fairly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Interim headteacher promotes well-being and is working on policy consistency.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant changes made, though some areas need embedding.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is taken seriously and managed effectively by the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff promptly report concerns, and pupils learn how to keep safe online and in relationships.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and emphasised.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High pastoral support noted as a strength, reducing incidents.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities including a string quartet, book club, and equestrian club.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many opportunities for extracurricular engagement enrich pupils' experience.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students balance academics with high-quality discussions and activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students in Year 11 receive positive advice about career paths from the school's careers adviser.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are positive role models and aspire younger pupils to join.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers guidance aids in securing education or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Excellent outcomes in key stage 5 subjects with strong support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive valuable support but can struggle if curriculum planning isn't clear.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High-quality support, though plans need clearer adaptation strategies.
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About Us
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1375 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.20% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.12 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 43% | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 40.71% | 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 | 41% | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 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 | 95% | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.65% | 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 51.4 | 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% | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 42.58% | 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 | 48% | 20.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 10.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.86 | 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 | 97% | 88.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.94% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 42% 8 | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 2 | 45.3% | 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 | 53% | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 3 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 1 | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.87 | 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% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.82% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 52.1 | 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 | 50% 8 | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 48.55% | 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 | 57% | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 6 | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 6 | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 2.99 | 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% | 89.59% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.53% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 42% | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 44.68% | 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 | 50% | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 15.64% | 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 | 97% | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.94% | 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 | 33.59 | 29.13 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.81 | 29.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.20% | 14.77% | 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 | 136 | 439 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 51.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 26.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.8% | 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 | 38.68 | 29.36 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.34 | 28.78 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.4% | 18.06% | 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 | 154 | 439 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 48.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 19.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 15.33% | 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 | 34.65 2 | 24.91 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.95 | 25.37 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 13.01% | 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 | 160 | 360 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 44.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 30.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.17% | 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 | 32.40 | 24.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.91 | 19.46 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 10.12% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 47.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 24.25% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.75% | 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 | 32.24 | 21.51 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.17 | 18.16 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.4% | 10.96% | 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 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 35.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 11.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.57% | 4.23% |
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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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1