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Hornsey School for Girls - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Hornsey School for Girls
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Hornsey School for Girls
- Secondary
- Haringey N8 9JF
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress and attain average standards at GCSE
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are polite, considerate, and their conduct is usually very good
Qualifications and Training: Teaching staff have strong subject knowledge and respond well to advice
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use progress data and interesting approaches to engage students
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is much better than at the last inspection, but marking and deployment of supporting adults need consistency
Communication: Parents are pleased with the quality of teaching and their children's progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have very positive views about the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff know child protection systems extremely well and apply them
Actions for Quality Improvement: The vision of excellence has led to substantial progress in students鈥� attainment and behaviour
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very infrequent and dealt with effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Procedures for safeguarding students鈥� welfare are excellent
Extracurricular Offerings: Performing arts, particularly drama, are popular and highly successful
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students participate in whole-school music, dance, and drama productions, including tours abroad
Career Counselling Services: All students leaving the school gained places at colleges or universities, or went into employment
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students make excellent progress and have positive attitudes to learning
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make similar progress to their peers due to effective support
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes a broad range of GCSE and sixth-form courses, matching students鈥� needs
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Hornsey School for Girls is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 719 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm thrilled to welcome you to the Hornsey Schools for Girls website, a high-performing institution since its founding in 1887.
In terms of progress, we were the top-performing school in Haringey in 2017鈥�2018, and we continuously rank in the top 20% of schools nationwide.
We consistently rank among the top schools in the borough thanks to the success of our students and academic results.
The learning atmosphere at Hornsey School for Girls is vibrant and engaging, with creative instruction and learning being the norm.
Because we are a special school in Haringey, we are ideally situated to make sure that your daughter realises her potential.
Our kids are intelligent, well-spoken, and genuinely interested in the world we live in.
The school received a Good rating from the last Ofsted, which took place in March 2017. The report is available on our website's Ofsted page.
Call the school to set up an appointment.
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In terms of progress, we were the top-performing school in Haringey in 2017鈥�2018, and we continuously rank in the top 20% of schools nationwide.
We consistently rank among the top schools in the borough thanks to the success of our students and academic results.
The learning atmosphere at Hornsey School for Girls is vibrant and engaging, with creative instruction and learning being the norm.
Because we are a special school in Haringey, we are ideally situated to make sure that your daughter realises her potential.
Our kids are intelligent, well-spoken, and genuinely interested in the world we live in.
The school received a Good rating from the last Ofsted, which took place in March 2017. The report is available on our website's Ofsted page.
Call the school to set up an appointment.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
A-
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A
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.2 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 34% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.29 | 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 | 50.9 | 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 | 51% | 32.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 43.52% | 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 | 39% | 29.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 11.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 16.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.50 | 2.8 | 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 | 94% | 82.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 26.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 30.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 19.35% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.35% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 50.7 | 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 | 52% | 32.73% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 44% | 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 | 48% | 24.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 15.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.79 | 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 | 96% | 81.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 21.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 31.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 17.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.47% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.35% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.4 | 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 | 49.7 | 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 | 40% 2 | 29.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 8 | 43.15% | 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 | 66% | 29.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.55% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 4 | 16.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.85 | 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 | 98% | 91.2% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 141 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.6% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 43.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 30.93% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.93% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 42% 11 | 26.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 7 | 37.52% | 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 | 47% | 23.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 1 | 9.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 6 | 13.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 2.47 | 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 | 96% | 80.13% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 147 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 66.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 37.4% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 7.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 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 | 0.66 | 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 | 50.4 | 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 | 53% | 30.28% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 41.67% | 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 | 42% | 23.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.94% | 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 | 95% | 80.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 26.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.93% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 27.57% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.29% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.93 2 | 33.79 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.74 4 | 35.2 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 21.41% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 64 | 136 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 67.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 1.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 12.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.43% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.14 2 | 33.81 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.40 4 | 35 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.6% | 19.18% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 14.86% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 1.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 9.43% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.86% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.03 | 27.42 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.81 | 29.3 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.3% | 17.25% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 16.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 12.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hornsey School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
