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Woodhey High School
- Secondary
- Bury BL0 9QZ
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Based on the inspection date: 18 October 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils are not achieving as well as they should due to lack of support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Minority of pupils disrupt lessons; systems in place but inconsistently applied.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers need more support from subject leaders to effectively deliver curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders are redesigning systems to check how well pupils are learning the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Some pupils are not making progress; support from subject leaders insufficient.
Opportunities for Involvement: Some parents spoke positively about improvements, but faith in leadership is still lacking.
Communication: Leaders must continue to engage effectively with parents to regain trust.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents have lost faith in leaders' ability to provide high-quality education.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act to raise teachers' expectations but some parents lack confidence in these systems.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made changes but there are still ongoing issues in curriculum design and delivery.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding systems are effective and involve relevant external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel safe and confident that bullying will be dealt with effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of activities at breaktimes, such as brass group, choir, netball, football, and dungeons and dragons club.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Systems to support SEND pupils are being improved, but mainstream class support still lacking.
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Woodhey High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1111 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 15.1 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 48% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 49.4 | 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 | 55% | 30.89% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 48.17% | 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 | 45% | 25.94% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 16.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 3.17 | 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 | 95% | 93.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 38.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 3.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 36.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.25% | 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 | 50.9 | 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 | 51% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 44.71% | 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 | 68% | 26.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 11.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 16.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 3.01 | 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 | 97% | 93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 44.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 1.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 29.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.78% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.89% | 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.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodhey High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1