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North Cestrian School
- Secondary
- Trafford WA14 4AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good, displaying positive attitudes to learning.
Academic Progress: Published outcomes for GCSE improving but progress for disadvantaged and most able needs enhancement.
Qualifications and Training: Targeted training provided, improving teaching quality.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders deliver fortnightly training based on teaching standards.
Strengths and Challenges: Historic weaknesses addressed; now good and improving.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors and leaders support and challenge headteacher effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have driven improvements in behavior, attendance, and support for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; bullying dealt with promptly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Rich curriculum supporting personal development and welfare.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive refurbishment and extension work done.
Career Counselling Services: New six-week program for careers guidance across all year groups.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Independent careers advice ensures high-quality destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Detailed information helps teachers meet SEND pupils' needs; progressing well.
Subjects Offered: Broad and well-balanced curriculum; extensive subject range in Years 10 and 11.
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North Cestrian School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 779 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thanks for visiting North Cestrian School. According to the school's mission statement, every student will succeed and go on to live rich, rewarding lives that are guided by the principles of diligence, justice, and honesty. Your child will have many opportunity to develop and succeed as an individual as they start their exciting journey through senior school. Every kid in our community is loved, respected, held to high standards of behaviour, and cared for in order for them to reach their full potential. Above all, they should be happy during their stay, glad that they are secure, happy that they are making progress, and happy that they are being stretched and challenged. We will offer a welcoming environment along the process to ensure that any issues are resolved quickly and successfully. We'll do this in a way that helps your child develop resilience and self-assurance in order to get them ready for the future. Together, parents, teachers, and students will develop the young members of our North Cestrian family into capable, self-assured adults who go on to accomplish remarkable things. This guide will assist you and your child in navigating the numerous new developments that will take place during the first term and beyond.
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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 | 0.08 | 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 | 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 | 50% | 51.88% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 65.63% | 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 | 26% | 39.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 24.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 31.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 4.33 | 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% | 92.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 29.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 33.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 14.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.43% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 59% | 51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 62.64% | 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 | 37% | 38.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 24.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 4.19 | 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 | 99% | 93.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 67 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.36% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 30.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 34.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 9% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.82% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 49.6 | 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 | 46% 17 | 48.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 1 | 63.17% | 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 | 17% | 34.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 21.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 6 | 27.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 3.92 | 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% | 94.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 40 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 29.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 33.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 14.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.86% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.59% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 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 | 63% 18 | 49.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 13 | 63.79% | 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 | 27% | 40.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 2 | 26.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 8 | 33.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 4.09 | 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 | - | 94.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.95% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.86% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 45% | 50.48% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 64.22% | 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% | 39.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 28.78% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 30.09% | 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 | - | 87.76% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.05% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.43% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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.
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.
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 | - | 33.54 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 34.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 20.16% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 6.73% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.45% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.82% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2% | 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 | 24.14 | 31.61 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.59 | 34.08 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 18.58% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 27.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.15% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.46% | 4.23% |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Cestrian School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
