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New Heights High School
- Secondary
- Liverpool L9 7HA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make fast progress, particularly in literacy. Disadvantaged pupils progress as fast as others.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils appreciate their relationships with staff and show readiness to return to mainstream schools.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching assistants are assigned to subjects. They work closely with teachers and have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Regular assessment and evaluation ensure teaching is focused on helping pupils make significant gains.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong emphasis on literacy; challenges in recruiting math teachers.
Opportunities for Involvement: School remains well-connected with parents over weekends to ensure children's safety.
Communication: Staff are often in contact with parents and carers.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are proactive in managing conflicts and supporting vulnerable students.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New buildings, improved attendance systems, and strategic local authority support highlight leadership's commitment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; comprehensive monitoring ensures student safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff provide exemplary care; safeguarding records are precise and fit for purpose.
Extracurricular Offerings: Activities include football, basketball, table tennis, and cooking.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Majority of pupils regularly participate in extra-curricular activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective teaching and curriculum design help re-engage students with learning.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum; focus on rapidly developing literacy skills.
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New Heights High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 45 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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New Heights School is a Pupil Referral Unit/Assessment centre for Key Stage 2,3 & 4.
Our mission at New Heights School is, as our name suggests, to use our skills and strategies to reach new heights, by facilitating learning with a positive ethos to change the course of behaviour for young people referred to us.
We recognise the importance of building relationships to support young people with their education. We work with families and agencies to provide the best support we can to facilitate this.
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Our mission at New Heights School is, as our name suggests, to use our skills and strategies to reach new heights, by facilitating learning with a positive ethos to change the course of behaviour for young people referred to us.
We recognise the importance of building relationships to support young people with their education. We work with families and agencies to provide the best support we can to facilitate this.
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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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.9 | - | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 63% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 7.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Heights High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1