Hardenhuish School

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Chippenham, SN146RJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.8%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hardenhuish Lane
Chippenham, SN146RJ
Phone
1249650693
Website
hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136296
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6RJ
Website
http://www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARDENHUISH SCHOOL LIMITED
Capacity
1,678 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,536
Free School Meals
13.9% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (55 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
155 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.8 (+25.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.1 (+12.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.14 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
192
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,536 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(23 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(38 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(30 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspired to Learn....Supported to Succeed"

Pupil Progress Teaching and Learning Leadership Wellbeing Sustainability

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lisa Percy welcomes visitors to Hardenhuish and describes it as a popular, high-performing secondary school with extensive grounds and excellent facilities. She emphasizes a three-way partnership between pupil, school and parents, a strong ethos and high standards, and the use of modern technologies. Pupils are described as being at Hardenhuish as being ‘inspired to learn’ and ‘supported to succeed’.

Facilities

Sports Hall Climbing Wall Gym/Fitness Suite Dance Studio Hardenhuish Hall Peter Thompson Hall Classrooms Resources Centre Gatcombe Room Colborne Room

Curriculum Highlights

One-week timetable with 25 teaching hours across six 50-minute slots (with some practical subjects taught in 100-minute slots) Core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, together with English Baccalaureate subjects in modern foreign languages and humanities A broad, personalised curriculum spanning design, information and computing technologies, expressive and performing arts, sport and physical education A holistic programme including religious, personal, social, health and careers education Valuing learning beyond the classroom with cross-curricular experiences and enrichment activities (e.g., Successful Lives Days, field trips and residential trips)

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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