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Highgate Wood Secondary School

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School Summary
School TypeCommunity School
Secondary
AdmissionsComprehensive
School AddressMontenotte Road
London
N8 8RN
Phone 020 83427970
Local Authority Haringey
URL www.lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/...
Age Range11 - 18
  
Total Pupils1411
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %52.3% | 47.7%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
1411
Age Range
11-18
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
20.8
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
18%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
2
Good
Attainment 8 score
54.6
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
C
Nat. Average C
Avg A-Level Grade
C+

With 1411 pupils, Highgate Wood Secondary School has a significantly higher than average number of pupils in the UK. With more boys (52.3%) attending the school than girls (47.7%), the student base is largely a male environment. Pupils with good attendance records at school are more likely to go on to succeed academically. They have a 94.6% rate of pupils regularly attending, which is around average. With 92.6 members of staff, Highgate Wood Secondary School has significantly more teachers than most schools in a similiar location. This School has a 15:1 teacher/student ratio, which is certainly high nationally, and means that means that class sizes are very high.

Most employers consider 5 good CGSE grades at grade A-C as an important requirement in hiring decisions.

It is common for pupils at KS5 to pursue A Level studies in three subjects which may lay the foundations for academic study a specialist area of choice. An average A Level score of 32.05 is just above the normal result for the country. The average full time teacher`s salary for the school is £44690 , which is higher than nationwide average. Only 70% of pupils speak English as a 1st language in Highgate Wood Secondary School, a proportion much lower than the countries average figure.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 1411
Total Girls 673 (47.7%)
Total Boys 738 (52.3%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
94.6% 94.7%
Persistent Absence
13.3% 13.4% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £44,690 £37,641 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
15.2 : 1 13.2 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 98 78.6 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
16 21.7 19.4
Total Support Staff
30 27.8 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 92.6 75.3 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 15 19 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 28.6 25.6 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
240    
Those staying in Education
94%  (225) 91.4% 93.8%
Further Education College
26%  (62) 30.4% 39.1%
6th Form
57%  (136) 45.9% 45.5%
6th Form College
8%  (20) 22.6% 19.7%
Apprenticeships
1%  (3) 0.7% 6.4%
Higher Education Institute
92%  (221) 88.2% 89.5%
Education combination
1%  (3) 0.8% 0.8%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
20.8 18.3 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
70%  (987) 52.2% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
2.2%  (31) 4.2% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
17.6%  (468.5) 26% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
240
Attainment 8 score
54.6 50.3 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
C C C
Progress 8 measure
0.25 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 67% 53.8% 55.2%
2015 64% 49.3% 55.1%
2014 67% 53.5% 55.4%
2013 68% 60.4% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
71% 64.9% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 10.1 8.1 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
10.2 8.8 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
15% 31.7% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
38% 52.5% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
47% 36% 39.4%

A Level Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of A Level student at the end of year 209 267 189.2
Average point score per A level entry (as grade) C+ C+ C
Average point score per A Level entry 32.05 33.9 31.8
Average grade in best 3 A level B B- C+
Average point score in best 3 A level entries 39 39.2 36
Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better 17.6% 25.4% 19.7%

Ofsted

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Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.

Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Highgate Wood Secondary School on 16/11/2016

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Inspection Date16/11/2016
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Highgate Wood Secondary School on 24/11/2011

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Inspection Date24/11/2011 - 25/11/2011
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Highgate Wood Secondary School on 25/02/2009

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Inspection Date25/02/2009 - 26/02/2009
Inspection TypeSection 5 inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
2



 

Financial Accounts

Admin Costs (per pupil)

Teachers Pay (cost per pupil)

Total Costs (per pupil)

  2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013
  Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil
Grant Funding £9,518,606 £6,746
School Generated Income £165,087 £117
Total Income £9,685,104 £6,864
All Teachers Pay £5,253,153 £3,723
Support Staff + Insurance £1,013,098 £718
Subtotal £6,266,251 £4,441 £6,160,426 £4,366 £5,936,077 £4,207 £5,720,194 £4,054
Supply Teachers Pay £255,391 £181 £214,472 £152 £275,145 £195 £234,226 £166
All Other Staff Pay £117,113 £83
Building and Premises Cost £759,118 £538
Administrative/Legal Costs £982,056 £696 £1,027,208 £728 £876,231 £621 £881,875 £625
Catering/Food Costs £126,990 £90
Energy Costs £115,702 £82 £115,702 £82 £114,291 £81 £107,236 £76
Books/Equipment/School Trip Costs £627,895 £445
Software/IT Costs £21,165 £15
Bought in Professional Services £361,216 £256
All Other Costs £318886 £226
Total Costs £9,951,783 £7,053 £9,764,120 £6,920 £9,243,461 £6,551 £8,721,391 £6,181

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