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Selston High School
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- Selston NG16 6BW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and science. Disadvantaged pupils鈥� progress is improving across most year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Some subject leaders are undertaking leadership qualifications to develop their skills further.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders respond to teachers鈥� training needs effectively to enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teacher questioning skills are effective, but some do not provide sufficient challenge to the most able pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school provides various opportunities for parents to engage with the school community.
Communication: Leaders use evidence to identify those pupils who are underperforming so that these pupils can receive additional support.
Parent Satisfaction: Incidents of bullying have declined. Most pupils who spoke with inspectors said that bullying was dealt with effectively by adults.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders have strengthened the capacity of subject leaders, even resolving identified weaknesses.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvement plans are having a positive impact. Staff morale is high and the school continues to improve.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school has a clear anti-bullying message, achieving the 鈥楢nti-Bullying Alliance鈥� gold award.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff in the student support centre respond swiftly to provide help for mental health needs.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils engage positively with an extensive range of extra-curricular activities as part of the weekly enrichment curriculum.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: These activities enhance pupils鈥� learning successfully beyond the classroom.
Career Counselling Services: From Year 7 onwards, pupils learn about different career opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders prepare pupils well for the world of work, providing disadvantaged pupils with close support to raise aspirations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: A small number of teachers do not provide appropriate support to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: Achievement is particularly strong in vocational subjects at key stage 4, including art, physical education, and photography.
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Selston High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 870 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 48% | 27% |
| 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 42.3 | 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 | 33% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 45.87% | 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 | 29% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.88 | 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 | 91% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.92% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 45.9 | 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 | 45% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 48.84% | 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 | 17% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 3.01 | 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 | 93% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.8% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 35% 1 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 5 | 49.35% | 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 | 37% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 8 | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 15 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 3.09 | 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 | 91% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.91% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 42.9 | 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 | 34% 6 | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 1 | 48.29% | 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 | 27% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 7 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 1 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 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 | 92% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.02% | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 42.2 | 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 | 40% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 46.96% | 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 | 28% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.8% | 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 | 92% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.77% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Selston High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
