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Risedale Sports and Community College
- Secondary
- Hipswell DL9 4BD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are achieving more strongly in English and mathematics
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around the school and in lessons
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers assess pupils’ understanding as lessons develop
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents spoke positively about their children feeling welcome
Communication: School communicates effectively about child’s progress and events
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and staff do not give up on pupils who misbehave
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced drama into key stage 3 to help improve confidence
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; staff fix problems quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are happy and feel safe in school
Extracurricular Offerings: Effective careers advice from visiting speakers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers provide effective support for pupils with SEND
Subjects Offered: More pupils are choosing modern foreign language, history, and geography in key stage 4
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About Us
Risedale Sports and Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 564 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Learning at Risedale Sports & Community College is supportive and enjoyable. Our goal is to consistently raise the calibre of our offerings. Whatever their abilities, we aim to assist our students reach their greatest potential by striving for greatness. We believe in good behaviour, respect, care for others and encouraging students to become confident learners. We aim to develop these qualities in our students through a broad, balanced and personalised curriculum. We enjoy the intimate bonds we form with our parents and appreciate their assistance. We invite potential parents to see us at work because we are proud of the students and staff.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
B
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| 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 | -0.43 | 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 | 34.0 | 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 | 15% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 48.93% | 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% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 3.11 | 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 | 94% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 5.29% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 40.7 | 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 | 31% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 50.98% | 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 | 39% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 3.29 | 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% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.11% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.23 | 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 | 38.4 | 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 | 30% 16 | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 15 | 48.25% | 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 | 41% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 2 | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 6 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 3.22 | 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 | 86% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 85 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 2.97% | 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 | -0.46 | 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 | 35.7 | 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 | 14% 14 | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 18 | 47.36% | 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 | 24% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 6 | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3 | 3.2 | 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 | 85% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 79 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.65% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 28% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 46.79% | 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 | 19% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 18.69% | 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 | 91% | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 3.17% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Risedale Sports and Community College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1