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The King David High School
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- Manchester M8 5DY
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Based on the inspection date: 06 June 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve strong academic outcomes in a rich, broad curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some inconsistencies in behaviour management lead to pockets of disengaged behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have specialist subject knowledge evident in their teaching methods.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers deliver content interactively and enjoyably, fostering better understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers’ expertise deepens thinking; however, some inconsistencies in applying behaviour policy.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can access various involvement opportunities through school activities.
Communication: Frequent updates on pupils' progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed, as some parents express concerns about the consistency of behaviour management.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take prompt action on concerns, involving other agencies as necessary.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Considerable improvements driven by relentless leadership efforts.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are knowledgeable about safeguarding and act promptly when issues arise.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Preventative measures in place for pupils’ mental health issues.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including orchestra, basketball, and academic study clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Key stage 4 pupils and sixth-form students benefit from work experience.
Career Counselling Services: Good-quality, independent careers advice and guidance for pupils and sixth-form students.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students achieve impressive A-level results enabling applications to prestigious universities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurately identified needs but inconsistent effective help for some pupils with SEND.
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The King David High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Jewish school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 773 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% 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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.9 | 15.1 | 13 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 66% | 48% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.40% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 57.3 | 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 | 66% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 42% | 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 | 30% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.07 | 3 | 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% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 57.5 | 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 | 70% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 41.43% | 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 | 37% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 2.96 | 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 | 96% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.07% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 59.7 | 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% 2 | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 4 | 32.66% | 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 | 26% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 10 | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 16 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.49 | 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 | 97% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.92% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 61.1 | 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 | 76% 2 | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 1 | 33.84% | 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 | 41% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 6 | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 1 | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.45 | 2.49 | 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 | 98% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 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 | 78% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 34.12% | 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 | 49% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 13.39% | 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 | 99% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 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 | 36.31 | 35.4 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.97 | 33.36 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.40% | 19.83% | 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 | 84 | 541 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 63.44% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.22% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 14.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 12.11% | 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 | 41.85 | 34.32 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.89 | 34.27 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.1% | 23.87% | 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 | 92 | 647 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 60.6% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 1.7% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 9% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 11.6% | 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 | 42.82 5 | 33.38 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.62 4 | 34.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.1% | 22.52% | 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 | 105 | 587 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 57.11% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 17.11% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 13% | 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 | 37.78 3 | 29.05 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.07 3 | 29.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.1% | 17.91% | 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 | - | 12 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 8.1% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 7.9% | 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 | 40.83 | 22.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.45 | 23.9 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.1% | 13.49% | 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 | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 50.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 8.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King David High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1