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Kinver High School and Sixth Form
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Kinver High School and Sixth Form
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and behave well in lessons.
Academic Progress: Pupils enjoy Spanish and make progress, but some struggle to remember prior learning in a few subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers effectively use assessments to adapt teaching and meet pupils' needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinions on Ofsted Parent View and inspect reports.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New headteacher has made rapid improvements; changes described as ‘transformational’.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders make timely referrals to external agencies for support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities, including 'fashion upcycling' club and sports academies.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils do not receive enough information about future careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported and achieve well.
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Kinver High School and Sixth Form is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 724 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Kinver High School. I'm the proud headteacher of Kinver High School, Nikki Clifton.
When I took over as head of Kinver High in December 2019, I was happy to discover a team and community who shared my aspirations for creating a top-notch learning environment for our kids.
I am aware of how important the partnership between home and school is to the growth of our pupils.
Our objective is straightforward: we want all students to grow into well-rounded, self-reliant, high-achieving, resilient, outward-looking persons who are proud of their school, its principles, and reputation.
Our curriculum is extensive and well-balanced, and it is created to make sure that every student gains the wide variety of abilities and traits necessary to be a productive member of society in addition to earning the highest quality, internationally recognised degrees.
Students make good progress, and the teaching is excellent.
2018 Ofsted
Kinver is a tiny 11–18 secondary school with a student population of roughly 600.
The fact that our secondary school is rather small for its size allows us to get to know each of our students well and support their learning and development in a close-knit community.
Our supportive learning environment encourages, acknowledges, and recognises every student's accomplishments and valuable contributions to school life as a whole.
All students have access to aid, direction, and the support they need to achieve thanks to our extensive student support system.
As a result, our students serve as the best possible ambassadors for the institution.
While academic work is significant at Kinver High at all levels, we believe that education should go beyond the classroom.
According to Ofsted 2018, the curriculum is well-balanced, and extracurricular activities significantly enhance students' learning.
Our straightforward message to children is that success comes from perseverance and lofty goals.
I hope that you will want to discover more of what Kinver High can offer you or your child and would encourage you to further explore our website to get to know us better.
You may access a wealth of significant and helpful information about the school and keep up with school life at Kinver through the website.
To schedule a visit if you're interested in learning more about our school, please get in touch with the Heads PA.
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When I took over as head of Kinver High in December 2019, I was happy to discover a team and community who shared my aspirations for creating a top-notch learning environment for our kids.
I am aware of how important the partnership between home and school is to the growth of our pupils.
Our objective is straightforward: we want all students to grow into well-rounded, self-reliant, high-achieving, resilient, outward-looking persons who are proud of their school, its principles, and reputation.
Our curriculum is extensive and well-balanced, and it is created to make sure that every student gains the wide variety of abilities and traits necessary to be a productive member of society in addition to earning the highest quality, internationally recognised degrees.
Students make good progress, and the teaching is excellent.
2018 Ofsted
Kinver is a tiny 11–18 secondary school with a student population of roughly 600.
The fact that our secondary school is rather small for its size allows us to get to know each of our students well and support their learning and development in a close-knit community.
Our supportive learning environment encourages, acknowledges, and recognises every student's accomplishments and valuable contributions to school life as a whole.
All students have access to aid, direction, and the support they need to achieve thanks to our extensive student support system.
As a result, our students serve as the best possible ambassadors for the institution.
While academic work is significant at Kinver High at all levels, we believe that education should go beyond the classroom.
According to Ofsted 2018, the curriculum is well-balanced, and extracurricular activities significantly enhance students' learning.
Our straightforward message to children is that success comes from perseverance and lofty goals.
I hope that you will want to discover more of what Kinver High can offer you or your child and would encourage you to further explore our website to get to know us better.
You may access a wealth of significant and helpful information about the school and keep up with school life at Kinver through the website.
To schedule a visit if you're interested in learning more about our school, please get in touch with the Heads PA.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 7.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.80% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 50.0 | 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 | 53% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 41.8% | 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 | 19% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.66 | 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 | 97% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.06% | 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 55 | 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% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 45.03% | 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 | 30% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 2.81 | 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 | 92% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 46% 1 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 9 | 42.4% | 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 | 27% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 2 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.67 | 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 | 95% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.62% | 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 | 47% 18 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 17 | 40.56% | 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 | 29% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 6 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 5 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.6 | 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% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.1% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 29% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 44.95% | 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 | 33% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.6% | 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 | - | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.78% | 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 | 29.35 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.52 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.80% | 10.18% | 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 | 26 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.33% | 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 | 33.01 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.33 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 14.4% | 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 | 39 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.65% | 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 | 23.59 6 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 7 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.02% | 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 | 16 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 6.54% | 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 | 29.58 2 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.13 5 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 10.65% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 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 | 27.88 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.78% | 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 | - | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kinver High School and Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
