Hall Cliffe School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Hall Cliffe School
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Hall Cliffe School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Wakefield WF4 6BB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | No |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff manage behaviour well; serious incidents reduced.
Academic Progress: Pupils' educational experience varies; not achieving full potential.
Qualifications and Training: Comprehensive training for behaviour management.
Current Educational Practices: Some staff do not apply phonics training consistently.
Strengths and Challenges: Variation in curriculum delivery; need for improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents collaborate well with staff on support plans.
Communication: Parental communication supports individual plans satisfactorily.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents work well with school but varied satisfaction due to curriculum issues.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership supports well-being but lacks curriculum oversight.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Need robust systems for checking educational quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; strong safeguarding measures in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Health, safety managed diligently; good environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Educational visits and vocational offers enhance learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Good vocational programs balance academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities well-maintained and used effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Open days and careers fairs support future aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Preparation through vocational opportunities is effective.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective collaboration supports diverse needs.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum but inconsistent in delivery.
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Hall Cliffe School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 100 students from age 8-17 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | 9.6 | 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 | 0% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.19% | 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% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.97 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.05% | 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 | - | 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 | 6.4 | 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 | 0% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 46.7% | 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% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.66 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.19% | 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 | - | 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 | 6.3 | 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% | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.97% | 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% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.57 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 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 | - | 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 | 3.9 | 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 | 0% | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.83% | 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% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.2 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.88% | 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 | - | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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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 |
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