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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
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Ofset report Requires Improvement Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 13.9 - 13
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 66% 98% 53%
Grade 5 or above A Level 16.40% 35.00% -
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 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 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

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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
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13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King David High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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