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Manor High School
- Secondary
- Oadby and Wigston LE2 4FU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils of all abilities make good progress and attain well in a broad range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school; key stage 4 pupils conduct themselves consistently well.
Academic Progress: Strong gains in knowledge, well-prepared for next steps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Considerate and exemplary behaviour
Qualifications and Training: School leaders have put good systems in place to monitor and develop teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders are using new appointments and high-quality training to improve teaching further.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is especially good in modern foreign languages, mathematics and business studies. Minor inconsistencies remain, particularly in science.
Current Educational Practices: Use of effective assessment with room for improvement
Strengths and Challenges: Supportive but requires better adaptation for SEND
Opportunities for Involvement: School staff offer an exemplary range of extra-curricular activities for pupils.
Communication: Leaders listen carefully to the views of parents and respond appropriately.
Parent Satisfaction: A high number of parents highlighted the positive impact of the headteacher on raising standards.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved via feedback and activities
Communication: Effective communication about progress and events
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback from parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders listen to parent suggestions and make changes when needed, such as introducing a new system for managing homework.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are rapidly addressing minor inconsistencies in teaching, focusing on areas like science.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts addressed quickly and supportively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continuous effort for improving education
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school’s partnerships ensure pupils experiencing difficulties get help quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare is promoted through tutoring arrangements; younger pupils find these very reassuring.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Rare incidents, well-handled swiftly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safety and welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers exemplary extracurricular activities, including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school supports students in balancing academic responsibilities with high-quality extracurricular engagements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sports and arts activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students encouraged to explore interests
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate facilities supporting activities
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is effective; pupils receive high-quality advice, work placements, and interview experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education and employment.
Career Counselling Services: Well-ordered advice and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong preparation for future steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff support pupils with SEND well with excellent transition arrangements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identified effectively but needs consistency
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About Us
Manor High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 925 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Manor High School has a strong sense of ethos and is a joyful and welcoming institution.
After considerable deliberation among students, staff, governors, and parents, a consensus on our Core Values was reached.
Our GCSE scores and the fact that we had the highest KS2 SAT scores in the region when we were a 10-14 school both demonstrate our excellence.
Our GCSE results have been exceptional, and as an 11–16 school, we currently rank first in Leicestershire for progress.
In everything we do, we constantly aim for perfection.
To ensure that learning is about excitement, self-fulfillment, and exploration, we seek out personnel who inspire students and one another.
Therefore, it is appropriate that we foster students' resilience through our renowned and forward-thinking pastoral work, our challenging curriculum, and our enrichment initiatives.
Our pupils are encouraged to take advantage of life's opportunities and try new things through a variety of avenues, such as local and national competitions, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, participation in sports, and the performing and visual arts.
The foundation of respect is the acknowledgement and celebration of the diverse cultures that make up Manor High School.
Respect for education and learning is what unites us.
The cultures and values that come together to form the Manor High culture of learning and excellence make us proud.
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After considerable deliberation among students, staff, governors, and parents, a consensus on our Core Values was reached.
Our GCSE scores and the fact that we had the highest KS2 SAT scores in the region when we were a 10-14 school both demonstrate our excellence.
Our GCSE results have been exceptional, and as an 11–16 school, we currently rank first in Leicestershire for progress.
In everything we do, we constantly aim for perfection.
To ensure that learning is about excitement, self-fulfillment, and exploration, we seek out personnel who inspire students and one another.
Therefore, it is appropriate that we foster students' resilience through our renowned and forward-thinking pastoral work, our challenging curriculum, and our enrichment initiatives.
Our pupils are encouraged to take advantage of life's opportunities and try new things through a variety of avenues, such as local and national competitions, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, participation in sports, and the performing and visual arts.
The foundation of respect is the acknowledgement and celebration of the diverse cultures that make up Manor High School.
Respect for education and learning is what unites us.
The cultures and values that come together to form the Manor High culture of learning and excellence make us proud.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 77% | 98% | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 56.2% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.48% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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 | 1.08 | 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 | 62.0 | 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 | 77% | 27.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 40.24% | 42.99% |
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 | 95% | 20.58% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 8.76% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% | 12.41% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.05 | 2.46 | 2.82 |
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% | 94.53% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.95% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 36.56% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 26.81% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.09% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.65% | 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 | 1.18 | 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 | 61.7 | 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 | 78% | 29.86% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 42.62% | 45.26% |
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 | 96% | 22.01% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 11.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 14.96% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 6 | 2.65 | 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 | 97% | 95.12% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.2% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 27.59% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.12% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.32% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.96 | 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 | 55.3 | 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 | 62% | 30.33% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 45.41% | 43.34% |
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 | 87% | 23.98% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 10.51% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% | 15.69% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.47 | 2.77 | 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 | - | 95.56% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.65% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.29% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.89% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.36% | 42.58% |
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 | - | 19.05% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.34% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.43 | 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 | - | 91.81% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 2.06% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Manor High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
