Horsforth School

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Leeds, LS185RF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 86.2%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
12 December 2013
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
Lee Lane East
Horsforth
Leeds, LS185RF
Phone
1132265454
Website
horsforthschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137775
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF
Website
http://www.horsforthschool.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HORSFORTH SCHOOL
Capacity
1865 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
1,654
Free School Meals
13.8% (228 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.4
English Attainment 8:
11.5
Maths Attainment 8:
11.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.4
Ebacc English:
97.3%
Ebacc Entry:
51.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.3%
Ebacc Languages:
81.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.40
Progress 8 Range:
0.21 to 0.58
University Progression:
66.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
135 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
86.2 (+34.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
51.1 (+31.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.8 (+16.3 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
207
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,654 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opportunity and achievement for all."

Opportunity and achievement for all

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Choir Close Harmony Ukulele Club Concert Band Theory Club Rockband Musical Theatre Club Pit Band

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery of core knowledge and skills at each stage (Curriculum Aim and Implementation) Two routes through the science curriculum (Science guidance) Reading age testing, bespoke reading support pathways and whole-school literacy strategies Reciprocal Reading and Reading Curriculum (DEAR/Reading Curriculum) and subject-specific literacy initiatives 50 lessons per fortnight across key stages (Curriculum Model) and broad KS3–KS5 subject offering (Key Stage 3/4/5 pages)

Wraparound Care

Pastoral, wrap around care for the most vulnerable PP and SEND students and focusses on re-engaging school refusers and students who are PA; raising achievement and addressing progress gaps across the curriculum through timetabled intervention.

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND support including a Curriculum Accessibility Plan with strategies to improve access; measures include Read Write Gold to be used in exams if favoured by students, more devices for SEND in class, learning passports, EHCP summaries, and shared information to support SEND, with planned transition and CPD to support SEND and SEMH.

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