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Parliament Hill School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

Parliament Hill School
Parliament Hill School
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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly, including in national examinations, and are fully prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well in lessons and around the school. Bullying is rare and pupils are kept safe.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent knowledge of the subjects that they deliver.
Current Educational Practices: Staff benefit from high-quality professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Assessment is used very effectively to check pupils’ learning and identify any gaps in their knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can contribute their ideas at governing body meetings.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents through various means including Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Staff, pupils and parents share high ambition for the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have carefully considered the workload and well-being of staff, ensuring an open door policy.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a very strong personalised careers programme and ensure high-quality professional development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils are kept safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The welfare of pupils is prioritised and promoted through initiatives like well-being week.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, for example debating, gardening, and a range of sporting activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from additional help such as homework support after school.
Outdoor Facilities: Students participate in activities like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders have developed a very strong personalised careers programme that includes meaningful work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students benefit from a consortium with three other schools offering a wide range of A-level and vocational courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: There is very strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum.
Subjects Offered: The school offers a wide range of subjects, including deep dives in English, mathematics, science, languages, and history.
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Parliament Hill School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1218 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

99.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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"Parliament Hill School is a vibrant and exceptional learning community in which all girls are enabled to grow and succeed.

Located on a beautiful site on the edge of Hampstead Heath, and easily accessible to all parts of Central and North London, we provide a peaceful and secure environment for rich and stimulating learning experiences.

Proud of our distinctive character as a diverse and fully comprehensive girls’ school, we value individuality and celebrate the relationships that make us a uniquely positive and supportive school community. We have an unswerving commitment to our inclusive culture and a well-established reputation for providing an education of the highest quality for girls. Our motto, which runs as a golden thread through everything we do captures our essential ethos: we are a High Achieving and Happy school.",
Sarah Creasey, headteacher
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-19 11-18
Gender Girls Co-Ed Girls
Student teacher ratio 14.3 - 13.2
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 67% 34% 49%
Grade 5 or above A Level 11.70% - 5.60%
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 0.61 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 59.1 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 67% 32% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 86% 42.7% 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 45% 28.15% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 34% 13.75% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 18.3% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 5.34 3.18 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% 90.92% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 177 136 144
Pupils staying in education 97% 88.75% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 8% 18.83% 32.75%
School sixth forms 80% 57.67% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 8% 3.67% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 8.58% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.58% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.83% 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 0.92 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 64.3 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 75% 36.79% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 90% 46.05% 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 54% 33.11% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 43% 18.84% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 23.84% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 5.84 3.46 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 96% 93.17% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 173 131 140
Pupils staying in education 95% 92.08% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 9% 21.08% 34.03%
School sixth forms 75% 58.42% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 9% 4.42% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 8.33% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.42% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.58% 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 0.77 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 58.7 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 58% 2 34.58% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 4 49.74% 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 58% 40.47% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 6 19.05% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 42% 6 26.16% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 5.34 3.48 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 94% 90.58% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 172 126 135
Pupils staying in education 94% 87.83% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 15% 22.83% 33.3%
School sixth forms 73% 53.67% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 4% 4.83% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 6.58% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.58% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.25% 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 0.65 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 57.1 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 60% 7 33.05% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 6 45.42% 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 61% 31.89% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 39% 2 15.21% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 48% 1 20.58% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 5.25 3.17 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 95% 83.82% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 175 129 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 64.36% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 11% 18.27% 28.32%
School sixth forms 71% 48.09% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges 7% 1.82% 9.07%
Other education destinations 2% 5.91% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.45% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 0.82% 2.06%

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 0.42 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 55.2 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 53% 39.83% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 51.94% 43.04%

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 55% 34.89% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 22.89% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 25.06% 16.23%
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 94% 85.18% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 178 128 144
Pupils staying in education - 32.91% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 22.91% 30.56%
School sixth forms 69% 52% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges 7% 1% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 4.36% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.36% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.73% 2.46%
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 34.12 29.58 29.99
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.96 29.23 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.70% 12.99% 13.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 124 401 201
Students staying in education 62% 66.58% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.42% 6.08%
Students entering employment 17% 14.67% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 15% 11.25% 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 36.22 32.93 33.4
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.19 32.83 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 5.8% 16.82% 17.69%

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 130 468 248
Students staying in education 65% 63% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 1.69% 5%
Students entering employment 14% 7.23% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 14% 14.31% 10.7%

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 36.57 4 30.92 29.38
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.36 3 31.56 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.9% 15.09% 13.04%

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 90 306 231
Students staying in education 52% 55.85% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 3.85% 7.78%
Students entering employment 21% 15% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 9.08% 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 32.48 1 29.88 29.02
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.94 1 31.04 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.7% 13.91% 13.34%

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 2 3
Students staying in education - 14.08% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships - 1.62% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 5.23% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 6.46% 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 31.45 29.94 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.93 32.26 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 14.5% 15.17% 12.63%

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 - 1 3
Students staying in education 16 28.38% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 1.77% 6.37%
Students entering employment 13% 12.23% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 8.23% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2024 - 7th 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 - 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
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Student teacher ratio at Parliament Hill School
Local authority ratio 15 : 1

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