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Prudhoe Community High School

State school · Prudhoe, NE42 5LJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-19
  • 736 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
736 ·
Local authority
Northumberland Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Annmarie Moore

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
64%
LA avg.
68%
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
42.5%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

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
30.34
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

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
  • VRQ
47
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

736
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

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Contact the school

Address

Moor Road
Prudhoe
Northumberland
NE42 5LJ
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Telephone: 01661 832486

Email: admin@prudhoe.northumberland.sch.uk

Website: http://www.pchs.org.uk

Local authority: Northumberland Council

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School data & information Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ
736 Pupil numbers
18.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
47 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
42.5%
LA avg.
42.8%
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
47.90
LA avg.
44.10
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)

0.08 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 59 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 190 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6

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

School
12.8%
LA avg.
21%
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
30.34
LA avg.
34.35
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 11 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 C
Psychology GCE A level 8 C
Physics GCE A level 7 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 20 C
History GCE A level 21 B
Geography GCE A level 26 B
English Language GCE A level 6 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 12 A
Biology GCE A level 20 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Prudhoe Community High 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.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.9 %
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

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