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John Masefield High School
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good attitudes and behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Good subject knowledge and enthusiasm.
Current Educational Practices: Continuous drive for improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Skilled questioning and regular checking of learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Varied range of clubs and opportunities.
Communication: Parents are happy with individual support.
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback from parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective monitoring and management.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continuous improvement of teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safe environment and low bullying incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral system.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-structured with varied opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Good external and internal guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High rate of course completion.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good support and progress for SEND students.
Subjects Offered: Interesting range of subjects and topics.
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John Masefield High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 884 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With effect from June 1, 2011, our all-ability, 11–18 school, which has 833 students enrolled, received academy status.
More than 20 additional nearby primary schools in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire, as well as Ledbury Primary School, are where we pick up our students.
For an introduction from the headteacher, Mr. Andrew Evans, kindly click on the above link.
Our Student Services Center, the first of its sort to be established in Herefordshire, was opened in 2009.
By consolidating all necessary pastoral and academic support services under one roof, the Centre establishes a new benchmark for inclusive and supportive secondary education.
Numerous OFSTED reviews have lauded JMHS's management and leadership abilities.
Our outstanding pastoral care and House structure make sure that students are assisted in adjusting to their new environment as painlessly as possible.
Home Tutoring Teams Students receive excellent attention from their House Tutor, who has the opportunity to get to know their tutees on a personal basis.
In order to maximise your child's progress both inside and outside the classroom, JMHS strives to provide a personalised approach to learning with the necessary support and modifications made to learning.
Mrs. K. Barker, our Special Educational Requirements and Disabilities Co-ordinator, is in charge of SEND and is always open to meeting with parents to discuss a student's particular needs.
The school is dedicated to giving every student a thorough academic schedule of classes along with a wide range of engaging, difficult, and varied experiences that assist their entire growth.
Our calendar of events is created to promote this fundamental conviction that they must develop into robust, autonomous, well-rounded persons.
Our termly Challenge Days, during which the timetable is halted, offer additional chances for all year groups to participate in a variety of excursions and workshops.
In order to ensure that your child's curriculum understanding and practical application are improved, we have developed a programme for them.
All students in the year group are expected to participate fully in all activities.
There will also be additional possibilities for your child to opt into in subject-specific areas in addition to our schedule of scheduled events.
These include field trips, cultural excursions, and excursions to France, Germany, and Spain.
Please get in touch with us if you want to visit our school.
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More than 20 additional nearby primary schools in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire, as well as Ledbury Primary School, are where we pick up our students.
For an introduction from the headteacher, Mr. Andrew Evans, kindly click on the above link.
Our Student Services Center, the first of its sort to be established in Herefordshire, was opened in 2009.
By consolidating all necessary pastoral and academic support services under one roof, the Centre establishes a new benchmark for inclusive and supportive secondary education.
Numerous OFSTED reviews have lauded JMHS's management and leadership abilities.
Our outstanding pastoral care and House structure make sure that students are assisted in adjusting to their new environment as painlessly as possible.
Home Tutoring Teams Students receive excellent attention from their House Tutor, who has the opportunity to get to know their tutees on a personal basis.
In order to maximise your child's progress both inside and outside the classroom, JMHS strives to provide a personalised approach to learning with the necessary support and modifications made to learning.
Mrs. K. Barker, our Special Educational Requirements and Disabilities Co-ordinator, is in charge of SEND and is always open to meeting with parents to discuss a student's particular needs.
The school is dedicated to giving every student a thorough academic schedule of classes along with a wide range of engaging, difficult, and varied experiences that assist their entire growth.
Our calendar of events is created to promote this fundamental conviction that they must develop into robust, autonomous, well-rounded persons.
Our termly Challenge Days, during which the timetable is halted, offer additional chances for all year groups to participate in a variety of excursions and workshops.
In order to ensure that your child's curriculum understanding and practical application are improved, we have developed a programme for them.
All students in the year group are expected to participate fully in all activities.
There will also be additional possibilities for your child to opt into in subject-specific areas in addition to our schedule of scheduled events.
These include field trips, cultural excursions, and excursions to France, Germany, and Spain.
Please get in touch with us if you want to visit our school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | - | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.00% | 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 | -0.49 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 45% | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 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 | 62% | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.30 | 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 | 93% | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 46% | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 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 | 57% | 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 | 40% | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 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 | 176 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 46% | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 1 | 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 | 68% | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 2 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 4 | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 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 | 91% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 46% 12 | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 8 | 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 | 47% | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 12 | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 8 | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 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 | 93% | 89.59% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 51 | 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 | 58% | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 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 | 58% | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 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 | 94% | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 33.89 | 29.13 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.8 | 29.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.00% | 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 | 45 | 439 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 51.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 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 | 11% | 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 | 40.13 | 29.36 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.54 | 28.78 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.2% | 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 | 53 | 439 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 48.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 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 | 33.93 3 | 24.91 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.90 5 | 25.37 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.4% | 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 | 54 | 360 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 44.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 30.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 30.58 4 | 24.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.43 5 | 19.46 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.7% | 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 | 10 | 47.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 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 | 34.69 | 21.51 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.9 | 18.16 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.1% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 35.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 11.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Masefield High School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
