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Queen Ethelburga's College
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve high standards across all areas; excellent results in GCSE and A-levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display self-confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes; supportive relationships are evident.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Strong support system with clinics and personalized assistance ensures no pupil lags.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers exhibit high competence and enthusiasm, fostering a positive learning environment.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is well-planned, engaging and leads to excellent student outcomes.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Highly knowledgeable staff with continual professional development enrich learning.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Numerous opportunities for parents to engage with the school community.
Communication with Parents: Effective communication keeps parents informed about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express overwhelming satisfaction with the school's care and education.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership handles issues with skill and supports the well-being of students.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Proactive measures and investment in resources enhance educational quality.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective policies ensure safety and welfare; bullying is well-managed.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils have positive attitudes, supporting a safe and inclusive environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Outstanding focus on pupils' health, safety, and overall welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extensive programme offers diverse opportunities for student involvement.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Encouragement to balance academic and extracurricular pursuits, though further alignment could be beneficial.
Outdoor Facilities: State-of-the-art outdoor facilities support physical education and play.
Career Counselling Services: Robust career counselling supports future planning.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Comprehensive preparation equips students for transitions at each stage.
Support for SEND: Highly effective systems provide tailored support for SEND students.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum offering including GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC, and A levels.
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Queen Ethelburga's College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 844 students from age 0-19 yr.
Tuition fee £1,720 to £6,565 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 85% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside in a secure rural location, and under 2.5 hours from the capital by train, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate welcomes girls and boys aged from 3 months and supports them through its four schools – Chapter House (3 months to Year 5), King’s Magna (Year 6 to 9), The College and The Faculty (both Year 10 to 13.) This unique model made up of four smaller schools is designed to maintain a nurturing family atmosphere and sense of individuality, with each school having their own Heads and staff teams.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 0-19 | 2-16 | 2-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 85% | 0% | 75% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 64.10% | - | 30.20% |
| Day Fees | £1,720 to £6,565 | £548 to £4,800 | £755 to £6,325 |
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 | - | 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 | 85% | 33.75% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 48.26% | 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 | 21% | 25.88% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.62% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 17.32% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.64 | 3.07 | 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 | - | 91.76% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.04% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.65% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.91% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.28% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.17% | 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 | - | 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 | 53 | 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 | 35% | 36.91% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 50.22% | 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 | 17% | 25.1% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.82% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.84% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 3.25 | 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 | - | 91.28% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.48% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.61% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.02% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.72% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.13% | 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 | - | 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 | 55.7 | 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 | 90% 3 | 33.3% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 5 | 47.46% | 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 | 7% | 25.09% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 13.48% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 2 | 18.52% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 3.16 | 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 | - | 88% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.32% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.5% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.03% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.53% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 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 | - | 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 | 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 | 93% 2 | 33.55% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 46.43% | 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 | 5% | 21.65% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.31% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 50 | 17% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 3.14 | 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 | - | 74.78% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.63% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.19% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.25% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.78% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.59% | 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 | - | 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 | 67.6 | 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 | 95% | 32.55% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 45.84% | 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% | 25.12% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 16.65% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 18.31% | 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 | - | 83.03% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 52.45% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.1% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.9% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.42% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.74% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.65% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 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 | 48.85 | 31.61 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.61 | 29.43 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 64.10% | 16.68% | 13.64% |
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 | - | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.92% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.6% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.4% | 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 | 50.09 | 35.42 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.62 | 33.64 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 48.7% | 21.26% | 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 | - | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.38% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.38% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.75% | 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 | 51.57 1 | 31.68 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 53.33 4 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 85.7% | 18.36% | 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 | - | 181 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.73% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.73% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.41% | 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 | 50.20 4 | 31.49 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 49.39 1 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 77.3% | 18.38% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.05% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.75% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 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 | 46.35 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 48.74 | 32.06 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 73.2% | 17.41% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 42.15% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.6% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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