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Sir Harry Smith Community College
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- Whittlesey PE7 1XB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress and achieve public exam results in line with national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy learning, maintain focus, and behave very well.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers work closely with primary schools to plan challenging activities and improve transition to secondary education.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is strong in many subjects but needs improvement in chemistry, geography, and modern foreign languages.
Communication: Parents appreciate support and communication about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: High proportion of parents agree that the school ensures pupils are well behaved and supported.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are proactive in addressing concerns and ensuring a positive environment.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Regular reviews and improvements in teaching practices, particularly in Year 7 and sixth form.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with effectively; pupils feel safe at school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well-trained and proactive in safeguarding pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich range of cultural, musical, and sporting activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils participate actively in extracurricular activities while maintaining academic focus.
Career Counselling Services: Students have access to mock interviews, university visits, and talks with former students.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong provision and high ambition in the growing sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEN/disabilities typically make good progress due to well-supported environments.
Subjects Offered: Challenges in chemistry, geography, and modern foreign languages noted; otherwise strong in English, history, and mathematics.
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Sir Harry Smith Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 1094 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We think that the neighbourhood deserves a school that it can be proud of, where every member of the faculty, every student, and every parent strives for greatness. Every stakeholder in our Academy should have a strong and confident voice, since our kids deserve the finest possible instruction and transitions between Key Stages. We want our College to provide a high quality educational community which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All pupils feel appreciated and motivated to succeed and develop as people, with the idea that anything is possible. Their desires will be motivated by our curriculum. to honour and cherish each child's achievement, hard work, and greatness.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - | 6.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.30% | 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 | -0.31 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 41% | 28.91% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 39.33% | 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 | 20% | 21.79% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 12.46% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 16.17% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.68 | 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 | 97% | 92.05% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.63% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 23.66% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 19.85% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.83% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.07% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 38% | 31.24% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.76% | 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 | 25% | 23.32% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 15.45% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 18.89% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.95 | 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 | 94% | 93.65% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 89.83% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 22.65% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.65% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.2% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 37% 4 | 26.86% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 7 | 38.05% | 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 | 27% | 20.1% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 4 | 10.87% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 6 | 14.52% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.57 | 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 | 93% | 94.38% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 26.41% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 19.95% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.11% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.57% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 46.9 | 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 | 41% 1 | 26.03% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 10 | 37.13% | 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 | 22% | 19.76% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.26% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 4 | 13.9% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.54 | 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 | 95% | 85.5% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 20.76% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 18.06% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.12% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.35% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.65% | 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 | -0.02 | 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 | 44.8 | 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 | 40% | 26.74% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 37.46% | 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 | 13% | 20.08% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 12.67% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 13.77% | 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 | 94% | 82.34% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 72.56% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 28.41% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 16.75% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.97% | 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 | 30.39 | 30.76 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.35 | 31.29 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 19.23% | 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 | 77 | 227 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 51.06% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.61% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 28.06% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.33% | 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 | 35.12 | 32.9 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.02 | 33.26 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.0% | 21.91% | 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 | 65 | 242 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 52.33% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.61% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 25.28% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.33% | 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 | 27.05 3 | 28.92 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.24 3 | 29.51 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 16.07% | 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 | 37 | 212 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 52% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.32% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 25.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.63% | 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 | 30.27 3 | 28.17 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.50 5 | 28.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.8% | 16.03% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.56% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.19% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.06% | 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 | 33.28 | 29.3 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.25 | 30.28 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 18.35% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 55.53% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.53% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 23.73% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.93% | 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 | 24th 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 | 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir Harry Smith Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
