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Marple Hall School
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- Stockport SK6 6LB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | 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 make good progress in a range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour policy changes have reduced exclusions significantly
Qualifications and Training: High-quality professional development regularly delivered
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are encouraged to consider the latest research
Strengths and Challenges: Disadvantaged pupils continue to make less progress than others
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide range of extracurricular activities available
Communication: Parents feel they are well informed about their children’s progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and have confidence in school leadership
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are dealt with promptly by leaders
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on improving teaching quality
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are robust, bullying is rare and dealt with quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: All staff are vigilant in ensuring pupils’ safety
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities
Subjects Offered: Pupils' performance in mathematics, French and Spanish is particularly strong
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Marple Hall School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1557 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our overarching goal is to develop into a top-notch comprehensive school where every student can realise their full academic, social, and personal potential.
We cherish the contributions made by parents, teachers, governors, students, and other community members because we are an inclusive school.
Marple Hall is a flourishing and effective 11–16 school that offers a nurturing atmosphere to all of its students.
We don't apologise for establishing high standards for both students and staff because we believe that doing so will help all of our learners achieve and take advantage of the many opportunities we provide.
In 2016, parents, teachers, governors, and students came up with a list of five characteristics that all members of our community should exhibit on a daily basis.
The Marple Hall Spirit is the aggregate name for the five characteristics.
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We cherish the contributions made by parents, teachers, governors, students, and other community members because we are an inclusive school.
Marple Hall is a flourishing and effective 11–16 school that offers a nurturing atmosphere to all of its students.
We don't apologise for establishing high standards for both students and staff because we believe that doing so will help all of our learners achieve and take advantage of the many opportunities we provide.
In 2016, parents, teachers, governors, and students came up with a list of five characteristics that all members of our community should exhibit on a daily basis.
The Marple Hall Spirit is the aggregate name for the five characteristics.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 51.6 | 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 | 57% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 33.07% | 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 | 80% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.1 | 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 | 96% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 297 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.53% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 54.9 | 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 | 66% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 33.75% | 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 | 73% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.16 | 2.12 | 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 | 95% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 292 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 72% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.93% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.06 | 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 | 50.8 | 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% 6 | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 3 | 30.79% | 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 | 77% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 10 | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 16 | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 2.03 | 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% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 262 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.86% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 52% 3 | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 1 | 33.38% | 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 | 50% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 15 | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 12 | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 2.06 | 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% | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 291 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.93% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 55% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 33.29% | 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 | 71% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 13.95% | 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 | 95% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 281 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 77% | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st 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 | 21st 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 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marple Hall School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1