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Woolton High School
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Woolton High School
- Secondary
- Liverpool L25 6JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Significant increase in pupils transferring to education, employment, and training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and approach their studies positively.
Academic Progress: Pupils work towards qualifications and awards.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and are active learners.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are reflective and keen to improve further.
Qualifications and Training: Well-trained teachers support understanding.
Current Educational Practices: Staff use effective assessment strategies.
Strengths and Challenges: Need to improve curriculum specificity in some subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff work closely with parents and carers.
Communication: Parents appreciate the support staff give to their children.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through feedback surveys.
Communication: Regular updates on student progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Positive parental views expressed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved teaching quality and vocational opportunities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Positive culture around safeguarding.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continuously improve education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding and welfare are high priorities.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are hyper-vigilant to safeguard pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safe and welcoming environment promoted.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of optional vocational courses.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities enrich learning experience.
Career Counselling Services: Vocational courses lead to useful qualifications and clear paths.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils guided to positive destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Engagement classrooms support pupils with complex needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Prompt and accurate additional needs identification.
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About Us
Woolton High School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 74 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.7 | 12.5 | 6.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | -1.98 | 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 | 7.1 | 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 | 0% | 26.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 38.51% | 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 | 0% | 22.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.51% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.89% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.43 | 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 | 71% | 85.47% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 115 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 65% | 80.56% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 22.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.76% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.41% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.09% | 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 | -2.36 | 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 | 5.5 | 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 | 0% | 29.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 40.6% | 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 | 0% | 21.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.21 | 2.55 | 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 | 75% | 92.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 110 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 88.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 21.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
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 | -2.04 | 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 | 4.3 | 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 | 0% | 28.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.55% | 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 | 0% | 23.15% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.11 | 2.66 | 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 | 67% | 85.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 79.97% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 20.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.12% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 17% | 3.18% | 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 | -2.38 | 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 | 9.5 | 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 | 0% | 30.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 44.82% | 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 | 0% | 25.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.74% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.34 | 2.81 | 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 | - | 77.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 102 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.15% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.48% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.7% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.45% | 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 | - | 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 | 12.3 | 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 | 0% | 30.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.87% | 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 | 0% | 25.97% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 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 | 36% | 78.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 105 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 48.21% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.82% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.52% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.15% | 2.45% |
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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 - 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woolton High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1