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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Progress for disadvantaged pupils is now improving in the lower year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils were well behaved and courteous; the school was calm.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well but need more opportunities to deepen knowledge
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave calmly and civilly, good character development
Qualifications and Training: School employed new higher-level teaching assistants for literacy and numeracy.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable and trained in effective teaching approaches
Current Educational Practices: Staff trained and approaches checked for effectiveness
Current Educational Practices: Leaders acknowledge a need to raise teaching quality across the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Challenges in stabilizing staffing levels, improvements made especially in mathematics and science.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not provide activities for deeper learning
Communication: Staff quickly deal with negative issues when they arise.
Parent Satisfaction: Vast majority of parents responded positively about the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities for leadership roles including school council
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in school surveys and provide feedback.
Communication: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff quickly deal with negative issues when they arise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New system for tracking students' performance implemented in sixth form.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders provide effective challenge and support for concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Comprehensive support programme for staff workload
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; staff understand their role.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective systems to support vulnerable pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Warm relationships ensure pupils feel happy and safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Respectful behaviour around school site
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers various extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff committed to helping students succeed in both academics and extracurriculars.
Outdoor Facilities: New school facilities built under leadership.
Extracurricular Offerings: Vast range of enrichment opportunities and leadership roles
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Residential trips enhance curriculum, build teamwork
Outdoor Facilities: New artificial sports pitch utilized by community
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students receive high levels of support from staff.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form leaders track student performance effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers guidance for next steps provided
Preparation for Sixth Form: Highly useful additional support for prestigious apprenticeships
Managing and Supporting SEND: Vulnerable pupils receive appropriate support from external agencies.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Clear identification and support for SEND pupils
Subjects Offered: Pupils鈥� outcomes are good in various subjects overall.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of challenging subjects offered
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Kings Langley School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1085 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.40% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 53% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 50.5% | 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 | 44% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 3.37 | 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 | 96% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.37% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 53% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 51.68% | 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% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 3.51 | 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 | 97% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.41% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 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 | 49% 15 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 11 | 47.05% | 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 | 31% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 9 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 9 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 3.25 | 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 | 97% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.11% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 34% 4 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 47.77% | 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 | 26% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 9 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 6 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 3.3 | 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 | 95% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.5% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 38% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 49.19% | 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 | 31% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 21.91% | 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 | 98% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.74% | 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 | 31.43 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.29 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.40% | 15.43% | 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 | 68 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.42% | 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 | 37.06 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.04 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.7% | 20.26% | 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 | 69 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.21% | 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 | 27.80 3 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.63 3 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 16.46% | 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 | 73 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.93% | 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 | 30.47 6 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.81 4 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 16.88% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.94% | 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 | 24.94 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.24 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 16.88% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kings Langley School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1