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Rastrick High School
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Rastrick High School
- 1.7 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Calderdale HD6 3XB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Outcomes are improving and above national average
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct well with respectful behavior
Qualifications and Training: High-quality, recruited since 2013
Current Educational Practices: Support through coaching and tailored professional development
Strengths and Challenges: Some variability in teaching standards
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities available as shown by parent view responses
Communication: Clear about actions needed to improve
Parent Satisfaction: Small proportion mentioned disrupted lessons
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Safeguarding team is tenacious and responsive
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved middle leadership and teaching standards
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding, bullying addressed quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Invested in mental health first aiders, rates of exclusion low
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engaged with collaboration in learning
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective teaching in Year 12 subjects
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialized support for vulnerable pupils through safeguarding team
Subjects Offered: Modern foreign languages improved, humanities rising
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Rastrick High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1776 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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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We think that every student can succeed, whether via their formal education, their pleasure of and involvement in extracurricular activities, their capacity to be good citizens, or through any combination of the aforementioned factors. We will challenge, assist, and encourage them to seize the numerous possibilities for achievement they will encounter at our school. Rastrick High School places a strong emphasis on student growth and honours students for both their accomplishments and their effort in getting there. In addition to their official lectures, tutorials, assemblies, and the extensive choice of enrichment activities they will have access to at Rastrick High School, we will encourage each child in becoming more self-assured and open to new experiences and challenges. If you still have questions about our school after reading the prospectus and attending the transition events we have planned, please contact us by phone or email, or even better, make an appointment to stop by and speak with us in person. We will be pleased to meet with you to discuss your concerns. Rastrick High School is a demanding but encouraging setting. Based on an ethos that requires the very best efforts and expectations from everyone in our organisation, we have high standards and unrelenting aspirations for our pupils. I want you to be a part of the amazing journey Rastrick High School is currently on.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 50% | 25.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 34.13% | 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 | 10% | 16.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.79% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 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% | 93.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 285 | 173 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 25.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 29.38% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 18.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.77% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 60% | 29.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 39.55% | 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 | 18% | 16.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.91% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 2.53 | 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% | 93.92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 89.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 31.46% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 17.15% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.46% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.62% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 51% 2 | 30.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 2 | 41.95% | 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 | 27% | 19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 12.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 9 | 15.42% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 2.51 | 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 | 96% | 94.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 87.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 26.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 35.82% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 13.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.73% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 53% 3 | 29.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 1 | 42.16% | 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 | 47% | 20.26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 7 | 11.79% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 4 | 15.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.52 | 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 | 97% | 87.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 162 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.64% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 15.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 43.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 10.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 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 | 56% | 36.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 49.8% | 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 | 33% | 25.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 19.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 21.2% | 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 | 98% | 87.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 165 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 50.91% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 42.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 7.27% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.55% | 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 | 27.82 2 | 24.81 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.21 5 | 23.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.4% | 6.87% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 18.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 15.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 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 | 25.06 | 19.88 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.74 | 21.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 7.59% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 25.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 20.8% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rastrick High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
