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Ponteland High School
- Secondary
- Ponteland NE20 9EG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: High-quality pastoral and academic support are available to all.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils reflect these expectations in their positive attitudes to learning and excellent conduct.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are knowledgeable about their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: The work of teachers is informed by an ‘Action Research’ project, opportunities to share resources and high-quality professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils excel because staff have high expectations of them. However, at times, opportunities for pupils to debate and discuss challenging topics in more depth are missed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many pupils participate widely in extracurricular activities.
Communication: Staff communicate regularly with parents to celebrate pupils’ successes.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the excellent facilities available.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work with external agencies, families and the community to protect pupils from harm.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have focused on the right priorities at the right time. This has led to sustained improvements in the quality of education and behaviour at the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: If staff have a concern, however small, they share this with leaders responsible for safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a culture of safeguarding and an understanding that 'it could happen here.'
Extracurricular Offerings: These include several musical groups, sports teams of all abilities and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Large numbers of pupils participate in educational visits and trips abroad.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils appreciate the excellent facilities available.
Career Counselling Services: Those who attend the school, including students in the sixth form, have access to independent careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form are equally well supported in the classroom.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Plans to support pupils with SEND are precise. They include the specific strategies that will benefit each pupil the most.
Subjects Offered: A wide variety of courses meet students’ needs well.
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Ponteland High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 1548 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I appreciate you taking the time to visit our school website, which I hope will give you an idea of what we have to offer. Ponteland High School is dedicated to becoming recognised as one of the greatest schools in the nation. We are concentrating on making sure that students are completely supported while being pushed to go beyond what they believe they are capable of in order to make this a reality. Happy Always feel secure and safe achieve extraordinary success. We think that hiring and keeping the greatest employees who are dedicated to our school and students will be a crucial component of our future success. The key to supporting children' academic success is high quality classroom practise, and we make sure that the teaching staff participates in meaningful reflection and team training to encourage continual growth. At the same time we know that schools are about so much more than just qualifications and we are developing a rich experience that offers our students a wide range of trips and visits to enhance the curriculum as well as an array of opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities. The school still places a high value on learning foreign languages since we believe it will benefit our pupils in the long run. Through opportunities to go abroad, our international dimension is further strengthened. Just this year, students will visit Kenya, France, Germany, and Spain. I have a great deal of pride in my school and am confident that we are moving in the right path. We invite you to stop by, meet the faculty and students, and get a sense of what daily life is like at Ponteland High School.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 13-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.00% | 35.00% | 11.40% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.18 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 52% | 23.11% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 35% | 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 | 59% | 15.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 6.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 9% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.22 | 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 | 97% | 83.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 273 | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 74.91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 29.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 17.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.39% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.52% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 56.5 | 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 | 59% | 24.93% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 37.11% | 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 | 63% | 16.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 9.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.13 | 2.4 | 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 | 98% | 85.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 78.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 30.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.74% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.91% | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 37.62 | 30.88 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.9 | 29.13 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.00% | 9.33% | 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 | 112 | 85 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 55.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 11.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 20.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.36% | 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 | 39.95 | 35.1 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.25 | 35.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.7% | 16.88% | 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 | 140 | 93 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 56.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.93% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 17.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 14.36% | 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.
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.
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ponteland High School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1