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West Hill School
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West Hill School
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well due to an innovative and well-sequenced curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is extremely good; staff support emotional regulation with sensitivity.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers accurately assess and provide highly effective extra activities for pupils needing additional support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are incredibly valued, motivated, and collaboratively work towards common goals.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff have expert knowledge and make skillful changes to meet varied pupil needs, ensuring all pupils achieve well.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers' expert knowledge in subjects and SEND ensures accessible and ambitious lessons.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders build collaborative partnerships and actively seek parents' views.
Communication with Parents: Leaders ensure best possible provision by seeking parents' views.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel involved and believe the school provides exceptional support for their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders show tenacity and work with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Innovative curriculum and high-quality training for teachers to ensure superior student outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: School takes swift action on concerns and collaborates with external agencies.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: High expectations and excellent staff training ensure outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Optimum sensory and therapeutic environment helps pupils stay calm and focused.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Rich programme including life-skills, sports, music clubs, and '50 things to achieve'.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities enrich students' experiences and prepare them for life beyond school.
Career Counselling Services: Life-skills sessions and community activities prepare pupils for future steps.
Support for SEND: Bespoke therapeutic packages and well-written termly targets support SEND pupils effectively.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes diverse subjects like early reading, mathematics, and religious education.
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About Us
West Hill School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 149 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
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.
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 | - | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.69% | 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 | - | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | 100% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 54% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
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 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Hill School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1