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Stanley High School
- Secondary
- Sefton District PR9 9TF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in their GCSE examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers' subject knowledge is well developed.
Current Educational Practices: Focused staff training has improved curriculum teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not adapt plans well enough for SEND pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents noted the positive atmosphere at the school.
Communication: Many parents commented on the positive atmosphere.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Teachers listen to concerns and act swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders review curriculum to ensure increasing challenge and depth.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Teachers deal well with rare cases of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including sports, rocket, and juggling clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are keen to take part in support sessions.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is well designed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High expectations of pupils with SEND but some teachers do not adapt plans effectively.
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Stanley High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 841 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you at Stanley High School. At Stanley High, we take pride in making sure that every student is encouraged to meet high academic standards, and our pastoral care department offers a warm, supporting, and loving learning environment. Students can thrive and acquire employability skills for lifelong learning thanks to recent modifications to the school curriculum and a culture that celebrates success. I firmly think that for any child to make good progress, success and enjoyment must go hand in hand.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 57% |
| 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 | -0.45 | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 28% | 23.69% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 38.07% | 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 | 87% | 22.03% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 6.86% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 12.14% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.58 | 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 | 93% | 87.14% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.86% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 46.05% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 21.43% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 11.1% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.81% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 33% | 28.78% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 42.52% | 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 | 78% | 24.81% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 10.89% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 15.56% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.9 | 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% | 91.05% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.57% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.52% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.14% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.76% | 2.15% |
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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.
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 | 0.27 | 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 | 46.6 | 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% 4 | 23.81% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 10 | 40.42% | 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 | 38% | 23.27% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 3 | 8.46% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 5 | 13.46% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.8 | 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 | - | 83.55% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.4% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.2% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.55% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.7% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 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 | 36% | 27.12% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 42.28% | 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 | 26% | 22.76% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.8% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.08% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.95 | 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 | - | 75.75% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.05% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.6% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.08% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.88% | 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 | - | 25.72% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.84% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.24% | 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 | - | 75.63% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.46% |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stanley High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
