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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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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve well at this school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, corridors are calm, and classrooms are orderly.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching assistants have received an extensive training programme.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use the latest research to consider how the quality of education can be improved further.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors.
Communication: Pupils and parents agree that leaders deal effectively with bullying.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the school environment; the word ‘paramount’ indicates parent satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with the rare acts of bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and governors have brought about considerable improvement since the previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff and governors are well trained and know what to do if they have a concern about pupils’ safety or wellbeing.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well trained on how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Comprehensive programme of clubs and activities including The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, drone building club, chess club, and butterfly club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Younger pupils receive music tuition, which continues through Years 8 and 9 for those who wish to continue.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice and guidance for all pupils from Year 7 to Year 13.
Preparation for Sixth Form: All learners move on to appropriate destinations after GCSEs and sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The special educational needs coordinator works closely with teachers and teaching assistants.
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Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 609 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.

At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

92.30% 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 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Girls
Student teacher ratio 12.7 - 13.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 34% 34% 66%
Grade 5 or above A Level 0.00% - -
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 -0.28 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 39.8 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 34% 27.12% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 40.74% 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 23% 22.11% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 7.98% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 12% 12.71% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.37 2.6 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 93% 89.12% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 110 122 144
Pupils staying in education 85% 79.99% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 41.65% 32.73%
School sixth forms 10% 9.37% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 46% 16.94% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 12% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 4.26% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.83% 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 0.16 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 43.9 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 36% 28.66% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 57% 41.51% 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 35% 21.47% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 9.88% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 28% 13.38% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.84 2.67 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 88% 86.93% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 102 118 141
Pupils staying in education 84% 80.23% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 43.19% 34.03%
School sixth forms 25% 9.66% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 28% 17.82% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 9.63% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.52% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.21% 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 42.7 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 30% 10 27.81% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 2 41.27% 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 26% 21.2% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 2 9.97% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 13.93% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.52 2.66 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 93% 91.76% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 94 113 135
Pupils staying in education 86% 83.76% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 44% 41.01% 33.25%
School sixth forms 16% 10.33% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 27% 17.56% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 14.91% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 5.24% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.84% 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 0.1 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 45.4 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 40% 12 26.28% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 11 38.78% 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 18% 18.19% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 3 8.65% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 1 12.36% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.68 2.51 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 89% 79.62% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 95 109 140
Pupils staying in education 84% 69.73% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 35.01% 28.31%
School sixth forms 18% 9.64% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 39% 19.1% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 5.5% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.58% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.13% 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 -0.55 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 35.9 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 28% 28.01% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 42.17% 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 22% 19.59% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 12.1% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 13% 13.37% 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 93% 83.93% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 107 118 145
Pupils staying in education 89% 64.71% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 39% 42.45% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 10.87% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 30% 17.8% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6.07% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 6.59% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3% 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 24.82 24.49 30.01
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 23.94 23.76 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 0.00% 9.6% 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 18 451 201
Students staying in education 17% 49.7% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 9.3% 6.08%
Students entering employment 29% 25.2% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 17% 11.5% 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 22.62 26.59 33.41
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.39 26.26 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 14.27% 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 21 524 248
Students staying in education 43% 55.7% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 6.65% 5%
Students entering employment 21% 19.15% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 12.9% 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 30.64 10 25.53 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.65 10 22.34 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 9.5% 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 20 494 232
Students staying in education 55% 53.05% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 9.74% 7.77%
Students entering employment 20% 21.68% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 15% 10.63% 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 20.26 7 26.74 29.03
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 17.38 15 25.24 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) D- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 11.43% 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 - 5 3
Students staying in education - 67.05% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 7.63% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 16.79% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.16% 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 27.31 21.18 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.67 22.11 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 8.29% 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 - 3 3
Students staying in education 6 67.48% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.62% 6.37%
Students entering employment 32% 19.05% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.57% 4.23%
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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

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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
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12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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