Rastrick High School

A good academy converter school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rastrick High School.

Brighouse, HD63XB Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
28 January 2015
Previous grade
Good
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
Field Top Road
Rastrick
Brighouse, HD63XB
Phone
1484710235
Website
rastrick.polarismat.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137444
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, HD6 3XB
Website
http://www.rastrick.polarismat.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,776
Free School Meals
23.1% (410 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (53 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
17.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.0%
Ebacc Languages:
42.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.06
Progress 8 Range:
-0.09 to 0.21

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.4 (+20.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.3 (+8.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
49 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
296
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,776 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Chase Perfection, Catch Excellence"

High expectations for ourselves and others Honesty Compassion Fairness Curiosity Learning Innovation New ideas

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School believes every student can be successful and will be supported to be successful through the curriculum, enrichment, and opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

Five-year learning journey using 'Waypoints' Formative and summative assessment in all subjects Character and personal development (PSHE) integrated into curriculum Extensive enrichment programme Careers advice service Tutorial programme Student leadership and student voice

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Lunch-time and after-school study clubs (15:30-16:30) with teacher support.

Admissions Criteria

All in-year secondary school applications in Calderdale are managed by Calderdale Council; applications must be submitted through the council.

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