Highcliffe School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Parkside, BH23 4QD |
| School Website | https://www.highcliffe.school |
| Telephone | 1425273381 |
| URN | 136763 |
School Census
| Total | 1513 |
| Girls/Boys | 740/773 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 184 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 31/10/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 31/10/2017 | Good |
| 12/03/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/10/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 49.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.64 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.28 |
| Progress 8 | -0.17 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 545 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 289 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 554 |
| As first preference | 299 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 250 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 585 |
| As first preference | 301 |
| As second preference | 167 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 263 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 557 |
| As first preference | 256 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 561 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 254 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 563 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 217 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 504 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 504 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 193 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 516 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 537 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 86 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 455 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 193 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |