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St Hild's Church of England School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Hild's Church of England School
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St Hild's Church of England School
- Secondary
- Hartlepool TS24 9PB
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Based on the inspection date: 19 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Most pupils meet these expectations.
Academic Progress: Published outcomes in 2023 did not meet the schools’ aspirations for pupils’ achievement.
Qualifications and Training: Investment in staff training has helped to keep the curriculum broad in key stages 3 and 4.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders continually review the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: The school has struggled to recruit specialist teachers in some subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school provides opportunities to enhance pupils’ wider development and support them in becoming active citizens.
Communication: Pupils speak to inspectors about their future careers and subject options.
Parent Satisfaction: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give your opinion on your child’s school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff listen to pupils and support them well when they have worries and concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented strategies alongside a whole-trust attendance policy.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are safe in school and well supported by staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities based on pupils’ interests and talents.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leadership opportunities are available, including sports and worship leaders.
Career Counselling Services: The school provides pupils with strong career guidance in Year 9.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many pupils have a future career in mind and know the qualifications needed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND learn and socialise with their peers well.
Subjects Offered: The school provides broad and balanced curriculum, including food lessons in key stage 3.
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About Us
St Hild's Church of England School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 670 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | - | 6.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | - |
| 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 | -0.80 | 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 | 37.1 | 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 | 24% | 27.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 43.71% | 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 | 3% | 24.57% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.29% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.91 | 2.56 | 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 | - | 94.6% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 188 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 61% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.6% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 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 | -0.75 | 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 | 41 | 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% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 47.14% | 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 | 4% | 16.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.72 | 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% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.6% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 57.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 2.13% |
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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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Hild's Church of England School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1