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Corfe Hills School

State school · Broadstone, BH18 9BG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 940 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
940 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Sankey

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
50%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
52
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

940
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Higher Blandford Road
Broadstone
Dorset
BH18 9BG
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Telephone: 01202 006666

Email: office@corfehills.net

Website: http://www.corfehills.net

Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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School data & information Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG
940 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
52 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.90
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.04
LA avg.
36.30
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE AS level 1 E
Psychology GCE AS level 3 E
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE AS level 2 E
Spanish GCE A level 12 C
Sociology GCE A level 10 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 A
Psychology GCE A level 16 B
Physics GCE A level 14 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 21 B
Mathematics GCE A level 16 B
History GCE A level 14 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 B
English Language GCE A level 9 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 16 C
Chemistry GCE A level 10 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 C
Biology GCE A level 18 C
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Corfe Hills School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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