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Rossett School
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- Harrogate HG2 9JP
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Based on the inspection date: 22 November 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have high expectations; most pupils achieve positive next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Minority of pupils disrupt; some feel unsafe due to this.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality training underpins staff support for reading.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious.
Strengths and Challenges: Mixed pupil behavior affects teaching consistency.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents report well-supported children, especially by welfare teams.
Communication: Some parents feel bullying is not well-handled.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority report positive support, despite some concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders committed but sometimes have inaccurate views, affecting conflict resolution.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Actions include Learning Support Center; inconsistency in behavior policy application.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Majority feel safe; some think bullying is poorly handled.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong inclusiveness and respect teaching; poor attendance among disadvantaged students.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High standard behavior in sixth form, mixed elsewhere.
Career Counselling Services: Curriculum meets government guidance; strong sixth form program.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High retention rate on certain courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: 'Individual provision maps' used effectively, though inconsistently.
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Rossett School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 904 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We want to be as efficient as possible, and the Rossett staff works tirelessly to enhance all we do, both inside and outside the classroom. We are no different from other schools in our constant effort to do better. We have high standards for all of our students, and in addition to having good exam outcomes, we also have strong attendance rates and extracurricular activity participation rates. We are happy to announce that we have successfully renewed our Foreign School Award certification for the upcoming three years. This accomplishment represents our continued dedication to our international partner schools and the inclusion of international studies in our curriculum.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | 19.3 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.00% | 35.00% | 18.20% |
| 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 | -0.26 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 42% | 33.75% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 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 | 47% | 25.88% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 12.62% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 17.32% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 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 | 95% | 91.76% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.04% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 30.65% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 29.91% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.28% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 51 | 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 | 58% | 36.91% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 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 | 45% | 25.1% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 14.82% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 18.84% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 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 | 98% | 91.28% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 119 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84.48% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 33.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 28.61% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 11.02% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.72% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 48% 2 | 33.3% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 3 | 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 | 73% | 25.09% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 3 | 13.48% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 2 | 18.52% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 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 | 94% | 88% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 32.32% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 34.5% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 6.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.03% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.53% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -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 | 49 | 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 | 46% 3 | 33.55% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 1 | 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 | 76% | 21.65% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 6 | 12.31% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 8 | 17% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 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 | 99% | 74.78% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 68.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 25.63% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 34.19% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.25% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.78% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 49.7 | 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 | 49% | 32.55% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 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 | 73% | 25.12% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 16.65% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 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 | 95% | 83.03% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 118 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 52.45% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 28.1% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 34.9% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.42% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.74% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.65% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 30.02 | 31.61 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.64 | 29.43 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.00% | 16.68% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 54.92% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 23.6% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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 | 36.44 | 35.42 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.99 | 33.64 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 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 | 132 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 55.38% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 22.38% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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 | 30.65 | 31.68 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.79 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.9% | 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 | 97 | 181 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 56.73% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.73% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 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 | 30.08 1 | 31.49 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.98 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.9% | 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 | 36.05% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 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 | 29.71 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.29 | 32.06 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.8% | 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 | 37 | 42.15% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rossett School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
