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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress over time, especially in history and English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Morale is high, and pupils are proud of their school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive regular training focused on improving assessment.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers have better information about individual pupil’s needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teaching is engaging, though some lessons need more consistent challenge and pace.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents praise the inclusive ethos and rich curriculum.
Communication: Parents appreciate the communication about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: A large majority of parents are satisfied, although a minority have concerns about behaviour and some teaching.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is proactive in resolving issues and maintaining high expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has introduced target-setting and feedback to enhance teaching and pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust procedures and a culture of vigilance ensure effective safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective support for vulnerable pupils through the inclusion department.
Extracurricular Offerings: More could be done to provide a wider range of enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leadership needs to enhance systems to monitor sixth form attendance.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth formers receive effective mentorship and support for future study or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong provision for pupils with SEN/D with effective liaison with feeder primary schools.
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Little Heath School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.

It has 1667 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

91.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 11-18 11-19 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.7 - 18.3
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 47% 34% 68%
Grade 5 or above A Level 10.60% - 22.20%
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 -0.23 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 46.3 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 47% 25.71% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 38.24% 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 25% 24.05% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 10.29% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 12% 15.48% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.92 2.9 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% 95.58% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 239 138 144
Pupils staying in education 86% 88.08% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 19.5% 32.73%
School sixth forms 56% 42.25% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 4% 2.92% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 23.67% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.08% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.33% 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 -0.15 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 49.9 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 52% 30.9% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 42.5% 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 23% 20.7% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 11.8% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 15.6% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.26 3.09 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% 96.83% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 249 143 141
Pupils staying in education 89% 93.33% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 19.58% 34.03%
School sixth forms 59% 46.42% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 2% 4.42% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 22.92% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 1.75% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.75% 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 -0.16 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 50.1 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 51% 3 24.24% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 7 35.29% 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 32% 25.1% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 11.14% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 1 16.52% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.31 2.7 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% 96.27% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 250 135 135
Pupils staying in education 90% 86.55% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 20.91% 33.25%
School sixth forms 54% 39% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 5% 2.73% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 23.91% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 4.09% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 5.91% 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 -0.07 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 46.6 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 48% 24.05% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 3 35.85% 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 33% 22.55% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 5 11.75% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 19% 2 15.75% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.01 2.62 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% 85.36% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 258 139 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 68.45% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 18.45% 28.31%
School sixth forms 57% 37.45% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 2% 0.18% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 9.09% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 3.09% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.27% 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 0.09 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 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 48% 23.21% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 33.42% 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 35% 23.32% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 13.79% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 21% 15.05% 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 98% 97% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 252 147 145
Pupils staying in education 96% 75.6% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 21% 21.7% 30.58%
School sixth forms 72% 42.5% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 2% 2.3% 8.95%
Other education destinations 2% 25.8% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 3.5% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.4% 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 32.37 30.84 30.01
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.62 30.84 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 10.60% 13.61% 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 168 134 201
Students staying in education 52% 49.56% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 7.11% 6.08%
Students entering employment 34% 30.67% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 9.89% 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 33.6 35.84 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.26 36.28 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.5% 19.52% 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 164 140 248
Students staying in education 54% 50% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 5.22% 5%
Students entering employment 25% 30.33% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 10.78% 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 29.16 1 31.16 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.26 2 31.87 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 11.2% 16.82% 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 194 158 232
Students staying in education 43% 47.38% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 11% 7.77%
Students entering employment 36% 32.13% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.13% 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 30.07 4 32.39 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.93 3 33.29 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.1% 16.76% 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 30 6 3
Students staying in education 38 25% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 3% 5.54%
Students entering employment 24% 24% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 4.5% 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 26.81 31.78 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.43 32.67 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 6.1% 13.81% 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 21 4 3
Students staying in education 27 32.63% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 7.5% 6.37%
Students entering employment 20% 30% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 0% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Little Heath School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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