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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve good outcomes in work and exams.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior is good; high attendance and falling exclusions.
Academic Progress: Ambitious curriculum helps sixth-form students lead events
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improved behaviour culture with clear expectations
Current Educational Practices: Leaders promote continuous monitoring and improvement of teaching practices.
Qualifications and Training: Strong subject knowledge, regular assessments
Current Educational Practices: Teachers tackle misconceptions to support learning
Strengths and Challenges: Good subject knowledge; some classroom activities need better use of time.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasional improvements needed in activities for memory retention
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors make systematic checks and ensure statutory requirements are met.
Communication: Clear reporting on pupil progress and effective use of funds.
Opportunities for Involvement: Positive parental feedback on enrichment activities
Communication: Strong communication with parents through events
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Inclusive community, high expectations, good awareness of challenges.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Amended curriculum to improve science GCSE participation.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective action taken against bullying incidents
Actions for Quality Improvement: Accurate self-evaluation and improvement plans
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures and culture of vigilance are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding personal development and welfare programs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective staff action on poor behaviour
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; attendance has improved
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive enrichment experiences available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Comprehensive support for students' personal and academic growth.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including music and sports
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students lead events supporting balance
Career Counselling Services: Dedicated careers adviser for comprehensive guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Good advice and support, strong transition to further education.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned, wide-ranging careers programme
Preparation for Sixth Form: Focus on high aspirations and informed decisions
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective help in lessons, one-to-one support, clear strategies.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurate identification but require better curriculum adaptations
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum including sciences, arts, and multiple languages.
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Rooks Heath School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1191 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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It is an honour for me to welcome you as the new Rooks Heath College Head Teacher.
Dr. John Reavley has been serving the College for the past 19 years and has been committed to the education of numerous generations of students. He is still with us as the executive director of the Tithe Academy Trust and will continue to see Rooks Heath College flourish.
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The school is particularly proud of its history, which includes three prior inspections over a fifteen-year period receiving the Ofsted Outstanding classification.
I feel it is my duty as the new Head Teacher to make sure Rooks Heath College remains successful.
I am fervently committed to fostering an atmosphere of high aspirations both within and outside of the classroom, and I believe that every child deserves the chance to succeed.
Whatever their starting point, I believe it is crucial for every student to have academic and personal success during their time at Rooks Heath.
opportunities to participate in the school's extensive and varied curriculum.
The quality of this education should enable every student to aspire to the best levels of academic accomplishment possible because education is your passport to the future.
As a visitor, I've gotten to know Rooks Heath and am familiar with its welcoming and inclusive spirit.
I'm committed to collaborating with the hard-working and skilled staff to give the pupils a well-rounded educational experience.
I hope you get a sense of what the College is like after reading our website, whether you are a parent looking for a secondary school spot, a prospective applicant, or just a curious visitor.
I cordially encourage you to stop by the campus and see for yourself the dynamic, upbeat, and student-centered atmosphere of Rooks Heath.
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.1 - 17.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 39% 98% 39%
Grade 5 or above A Level 8.00% 35.00% 5.90%
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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 0.00 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 43.5 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% 40.32% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 51.42% 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 77% 47.16% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 20.53% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 27.74% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.15 3.56 2.83

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 95.93% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 208 168 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 95.2% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 26.33% 32.73%
School sixth forms 41% 44.53% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 10% 11.87% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 12.33% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.4% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.6% 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 -0.39 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 40.4 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 33% 39.63% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 51.42% 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 77% 45.21% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 18.53% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 24.32% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.89 3.57 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 95.21% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 200 166 141
Pupils staying in education 92% 94.5% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 38% 29.93% 34.03%
School sixth forms 45% 38.5% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 8% 14.36% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 11.71% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.14% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.57% 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 -0.37 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 42 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 32% 7 27.33% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 57% 3 39.56% 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 63% 35.78% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 9 14.5% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 4 21.39% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.92 2.83 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 97% 95.58% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 156 159 135
Pupils staying in education 97% 94.25% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 38% 31.42% 33.25%
School sixth forms 56% 41.5% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 3% 9.17% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 12.25% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.33% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.08% 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 -0.01 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 45.3 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 39% 4 27.83% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 7 38.22% 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 51% 32.22% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 2 12.78% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 5 18.94% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.16 2.71 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 96% 87% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 176 180 140
Pupils staying in education 95% 76.82% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 28.91% 28.31%
School sixth forms 56% 40.09% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 7% 7.09% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 5.27% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0% 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 0.21 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 44.4 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 35% 27.5% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 39.39% 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 44% 30.11% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 15.94% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 30% 17.72% 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% 96.09% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 169 177 145
Pupils staying in education - 25.82% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 31% 29.27% 30.58%
School sixth forms 59% 42.27% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 6.18% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 9.09% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.36% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.27% 2.45%
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 31.05 31.64 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.67 31.93 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 8.00% 14.81% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 75 271 201
Students staying in education 69% 78.17% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 2% 6.08%
Students entering employment 11% 10.08% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 5.92% 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 29.92 35.07 33.41
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.91 34.98 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 8.1% 20.6% 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 67 271 248
Students staying in education 88% 82.17% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 0.75% 5%
Students entering employment 4% 5.75% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 5.75% 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.

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 23.71 3 28.97 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.82 30.6 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 3.8% 12.38% 13.07%

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 80 259 232
Students staying in education 78% 77.09% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 2.73% 7.77%
Students entering employment 9% 10.09% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 5.64% 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 26.03 31.49 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.58 5 32.88 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 3.2% 17.16% 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 - 15.91% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 1% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 3.27% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 3.27% 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 26.89 26.21 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.53 28.39 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 3.7% 14.14% 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 4 4 3
Students staying in education 12 25.18% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 1.09% 6.37%
Students entering employment 12% 9.18% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.18% 4.23%
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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

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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rooks Heath School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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