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Kingsmead School
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- Hednesford WS12 1DH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils follow a broad, balanced curriculum and achieve well due to specialist teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and at social times is very good; bullying is extremely rare.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff morale is high, and teachers receive good support from leaders, though sometimes advice for supporting SEND pupils is imprecise.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that pupils feel safe at school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions and find out what others think.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have high aspirations and ensure a broad curriculum, but need more precise SEND support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal effectively with rare bullying incidents; pupils feel valued and safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders asked pupils about safety concerns, leading to improved lighting areas.
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 60 clubs are available, plus trips to places like the Black Country Museum.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils value the rich set of experiences alongside their academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers information begins in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many Year 11 pupils stay on to Year 12, and sixth-formers are well prepared for further education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Clear advice for supporting SEND pupils is sometimes lacking; timely completion of EHC plans needs improvement.
Subjects Offered: A full range of academic and vocational subjects are offered at key stages 4 and 5.
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Kingsmead School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1245 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Kingsmead we understand that each child is unique: we strive to unlock the potential every person has no matter what role they hold within our school.
We do do this by challenging any barriers to success, recruiting the best staff and developing them to be outstanding in their day-to-day practice.
We demand the highest commitment from teachers, governors and students. We do this for our students, parents and local community and believe that our values of being the best that you can be, never giving up, having a thirst for knowledge, behaving with honour and respect and always being ready to learn will help us to reach this goal.
Kingsmead is a school for taking chances, it is a school to excel in, it is a school that will always challenge you to try harder, to do better, to be honest with yourself and proud of what you achieve.
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We do do this by challenging any barriers to success, recruiting the best staff and developing them to be outstanding in their day-to-day practice.
We demand the highest commitment from teachers, governors and students. We do this for our students, parents and local community and believe that our values of being the best that you can be, never giving up, having a thirst for knowledge, behaving with honour and respect and always being ready to learn will help us to reach this goal.
Kingsmead is a school for taking chances, it is a school to excel in, it is a school that will always challenge you to try harder, to do better, to be honest with yourself and proud of what you achieve.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.20% | 35.00% | 25.00% |
| 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 | 0.70 | 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 | 53.1 | 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 | 55% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 41.8% | 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 | 10% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.66 | 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% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.06% | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 53.3 | 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 | 54% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 45.03% | 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 | 6% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.81 | 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% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 31% | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 10 | 42.4% | 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 | 23% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 6 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.67 | 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 | 94% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.62% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 31% 4 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 40.56% | 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 | 16% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 1 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.6 | 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% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.1% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 27% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 44.95% | 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 | 16% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 12.6% | 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 | 94% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.78% | 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 | 35.12 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.97 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.20% | 10.18% | 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 | 70 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.33% | 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 | 39.47 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.05 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.9% | 14.4% | 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 | 56 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 9.65% | 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 | 28.22 2 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.44 1 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 9.02% | 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 | 83 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 6.54% | 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 | 30.04 5 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.95 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 10.65% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.47% | 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 | 25.17 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.33 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.78% | 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 | 10 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsmead School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
