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Winifred Holtby Academy
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Winifred Holtby Academy
- Secondary
- Kingston upon Hull HU7 4PW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Strong curriculum meets student needs and helps them achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Polite and courteous behavior; high expectations.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching matched to needs; staff with strong subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality teaching; some inconsistency in behavior management noted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Leaders work closely with families for timely support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Swift action taken to support pupils when concerns arise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on driving improvement and recognize areas needing better oversight.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Highly effective safeguarding culture, responsive to local risks.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities in sports and social clubs like wheelchair basketball, knitting, and LGBTQ+ clubs.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice and guidance across key stages 3 and 4.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Personalized support; specialized provision for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Winifred Holtby Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1334 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 98% | 43% |
| 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 | -0.86 | 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 | 41.2 | 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% | 26.75% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 40.75% | 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 | 35% | 31.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 16.85% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 2.79 | 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 | 88% | 84.89% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 146 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 74.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 23.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 13.84% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 25.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.32% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.84% | 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 | -0.5 | 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 | 42.8 | 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% | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 43.95% | 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 | 31% | 27.2% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.7% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.89 | 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% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 86.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 25.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 14.05% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 29.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 17.47% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 2.84% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.84% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.66 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 34% 5 | 22.05% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 4 | 38.65% | 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 | 31% | 24.75% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 1 | 13.1% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.81 | 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 | 91% | 87.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 24.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 10.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 26.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.18% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.06% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.41 | 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 | 44.7 | 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 | 39% | 20.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 4 | 36.33% | 42.62% |
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 | 23% | 28.22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 10 | 4.89% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 6 | 10% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.69 | 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 | 94% | 81.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 251 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 68.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 22.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 29.29% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 5.79% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.21% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.17 | 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 | 45.9 | 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 | 39% | 14.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 26% | 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 | 33% | 17.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 5.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 6.94% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 90% | 88.25% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 252 | 115 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 71.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 35.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 6.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 21.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.08% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 9.42% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.08% | 2.45% |
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Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Winifred Holtby Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
