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Larches High School
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Larches High School
- Secondary
- Preston PR1 6AA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and believe in their futures.
Academic Progress: Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum and achieve well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and rarely disrupt learning
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate the opportunities for training and development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use assessment information effectively to plan for pupils' individual needs.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality relationships are the cornerstone of the school’s success.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well trained and supported by leaders
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum skilfully delivered with regular feedback
Strengths and Challenges: Strong staff support but addressing attendance issues remains
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel that staff go above and beyond.
Communication: Parents are happy with the support their children receive.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel their children are happy and settled.
Opportunities for Involvement: Increased capacity in family support team
Communication: Regular updates and career meetings provided
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are strong advocates for pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: You have high expectations and lead by example.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong leadership holds pupils accountable
Actions for Quality Improvement: Enhancements made in curriculum and attendance
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils said that they feel very safe and well cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High standard of vigilance and support for vulnerable pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safe and nurturing environment maintained
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure that pupils are well supported on work placements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of vocational courses available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils prepared for next educational steps
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is of an appropriate standard at key stages 3 and 4.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Increasing numbers of pupils successfully return to mainstream education or other suitable provision.
Career Counselling Services: Meetings with careers advisers available
Preparation for Sixth Form: Aspirational choices encouraged for pupils' futures
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders offer a range of interventions to support pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Swift identification and adaptation for SEND needs
Subjects Offered: Pupils are expected to achieve qualifications in English and mathematics, including GCSE.
Subjects Offered: Access to varied curriculum and vocational courses
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About Us
Larches High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 105 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.7 | - | 13.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 63% | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Larches High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
