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Parrenthorn High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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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
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Academic Progress: Pupils progress well through the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and are keen to learn.
Qualifications and Training: Many teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers use effective strategies.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not choose the most appropriate activities.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in identifying pupils' additional needs.
Communication: Staff communicate well with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel engaged and involved in school life.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle incidents of bullying quickly and appropriately.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with incidents of bullying quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff help pupils feel safe and respected.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from various opportunities like 'diversity week' and inter-house competitions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage eagerly in extracurricular activities while maintaining academic focus.
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme encourages high aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported successfully to achieve well.
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Parrenthorn High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 1029 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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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 Good Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-19 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.4 - 16.2
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 49% 34% 35%
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
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 0.10 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 48.8 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 49% 30.89% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 48.17% 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 37% 25.94% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 10.06% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 28% 16.28% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.28 3.17 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% 93.92% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 174 153 144
Pupils staying in education 86% 86.83% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 34% 38.67% 32.73%
School sixth forms 1% 3.33% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 50% 36.83% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 8% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.67% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 4.25% 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 0.02 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 48.7 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 44% 30.76% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 44.71% 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 41% 26.59% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 11.12% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 16.18% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.3 3.01 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 93% 93% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 169 140 141
Pupils staying in education 91% 86.33% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 44.78% 34.03%
School sixth forms 1% 1.78% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 44% 29.44% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 10.33% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.78% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 4.89% 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 -0.35 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 42.8 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% 5 33.1% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 1 48% 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 57% 35.2% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 9 17.4% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 13 23.1% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.68 2.99 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% 91.75% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 164 138 135
Pupils staying in education 87% 86.25% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 41% 48.25% 33.25%
School sixth forms 1% 10.75% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 45% 27.5% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 0.5% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.75% 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 -0.26 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 46.5 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 39% 7 34% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 9 48% 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 67% 35.33% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 11 16.56% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 4 25.11% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.24 3.11 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 93% 93.5% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 167 132 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 85.5% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 57.5% 28.31%
School sixth forms 4% 1% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 45% 24.25% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2.25% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.5% 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 -0.05 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 47.8 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 46% 22.11% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 35.67% 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 68% 29.44% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 31% 11.33% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 37% 13.67% 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% 71.25% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 169 136 145
Pupils staying in education 91% 67.5% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 39.75% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 0% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 41% 25.25% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 5% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.75% 2.45%
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Holidays 2024/25

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

Terms Dates 2024/25

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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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parrenthorn High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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