Hilbre High School

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Wirral, CH486EQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.43
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.2%
Continue in education or training
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
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
21 June 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Frankby Road
West Kirby
Wirral, CH486EQ
Phone
1516255996
Website
hilbre.wirral.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138355
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6EQ
Website
www.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1160 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
1,201
Free School Meals
26.8% (322 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.1% (85 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
English Attainment 8:
8.4
Maths Attainment 8:
6.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
Ebacc English:
89.3%
Ebacc Entry:
4.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.1%
Ebacc Languages:
14.2%
Ebacc Maths:
93.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.43
Progress 8 Range:
-0.63 to -0.23
University Progression:
35.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
49.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
35%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
86 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,201 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Speech & Drama (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Healthy Thinkers Caring Citizens Successful Learners Knowledgeable Participants Confident Individuals Curious Explorers

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to Hilbre High School. Our mission is to ‘unlock academic potential and develop character in every child’. We strive for high expectations, mutual respect, and opportunities in and outside the classroom to help pupils become well-rounded citizens.

Facilities

Bespoke dance studio with full length mirrors, lighting rig and top of the range sound equipment Drama studios

Curriculum Highlights

Our academic curriculum occupies 25 hours of the school week. Three-year common curriculum for all students: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, French or Spanish, Design and Technology, Information Technology, Art, Dance, Drama, Physical Education, Music and Personal and Social Education/Citizenship. Year 8 offers the opportunity to study a second foreign language. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11), students aim for GCSE Examinations or other GCSE-equivalent qualifications such as BTECs, and select 4 option subjects. Sixth Form provision includes AS and A2 Levels, BTEC and GCSE courses.

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