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Highcliffe School

State school · Christchurch, BH23 4QD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,565 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,565 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Patrick Earnshaw

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 33 %
Mudeford Junior School 20 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School 8 %
Bransgore Church of England Primary School 8 %
Burton Church of England Primary School 6 %
Somerford Primary School 4 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 3 %
St Luke's Church of England Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Tiptoe Primary School 2 %
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School 1 %
New Milton Junior School 1 %
Sopley Primary School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
63%
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

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

School
54.9%
LA avg.
56.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

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

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.99
LA avg.
36.30
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
88
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,565
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Parkside
Highcliffe
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 4QD
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Telephone: 01425 273381

Email: office@highcliffe.dorset.sch.uk

Website: https://www.highcliffe.school

Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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School data & information Highcliffe School Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD
1,565 Pupil numbers
14.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
88 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
54.9%
LA avg.
56.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
50.60
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.05 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 82 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 3

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

School
14%
LA avg.
19.9%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
34.99
LA avg.
36.30
Eng. avg.
34.45

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 A level 20 B
Psychology GCE A level 27 B
Physics GCE A level 9 A
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 25 A
History GCE A level 23 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 B
Geography GCE A level 21 B
Film Studies GCE A level 11 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 12 B
Chemistry GCE A level 12 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 19 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 6 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 19 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Highcliffe 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.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.7 %
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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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