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Hugh Baird College
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Hugh Baird College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Sefton District L20 7EW
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Policies and Procedures: The college environment is welcoming with a 'zero tolerance' approach to bullying, ensuring safety and security.
Academic Performance: The vast majority achieve qualifications with increasing high grades; A-levels see over two-thirds A* to C rates.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Extensive support helps students rapidly develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, purposeful learning environments promote high standards of behaviour following the ABC model.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are dual professionals maintaining industry expertise, enhancing teaching impact.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers plan highly informative lessons, enabling systematic student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders use impactful quality assurance processes, understanding improvement needs clearly.
STEM Facilities: Purpose-built learning environments include immersive digital rooms and assistive technologies.
School Culture and Ethos: Inclusive, nurturing community with students thriving, especially those facing barriers.
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Hugh Baird College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Merseyside, North West.
from age 14-99 yr.
At this school, 13% of students achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
75.90% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 14-99 | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 13% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.10% | 4.80% | - |
| 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 | -2.53 | 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 | 15.7 | 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 | 13% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 38.07% | 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 | 0% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.22 | 2.58 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 69% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 53% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.81% | 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 | -2.66 | 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 | 10.8 | 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 | 5% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 42.52% | 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 | 0% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.84 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 70% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 57% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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 | -2.52 | 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 | 14.8 | 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 | 3% 1 | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 13 | 40.42% | 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 | 0% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.17 | 2.8 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 70% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 67 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 58% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.7% | 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 | -2.36 | 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 | 16.1 | 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 | 2% 1 | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% 1 | 42.28% | 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 | 0% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.03 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 83% | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 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 | -2.63 | 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 | 13.1 | 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 | 1% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 38.88% | 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 | 0% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.24% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 26.31 | 28.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.48 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.10% | 12.6% | 13.67% |
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 | 586 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 52.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 23.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 26% | 9.82% | 9.05% |
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 | 27.86 | 35.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.56 | 37.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.1% | 17.9% | 17.7% |
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 | 919 | 221 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 58.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 20.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 11.64% | 10.69% |
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 | 31.82 1 | 31.74 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.53 5 | 32.2 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 12.86% | 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 | 757 | 202 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 56.82% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.18% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 19.91% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 9.64% | 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 | 32.74 | 30.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.02 | 31.54 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.5% | 13.06% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 77 | 22.2% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 4.5% | 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 | - | 26.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.57% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 120 | 36.1% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 19.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 3.9% | 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 |