The Highcrest Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Address | Hatters Lane, HP13 7NQ |
| School Website | www.highcrestacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1494529866 |
| URN | 136858 |
School Census
| Total | 1059 |
| Girls/Boys | 555/504 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.4%/47.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 33.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 321 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/03/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/03/2016 | Good |
| 19/11/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/03/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 11 February 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 16 March 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 April 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 March 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 19 November 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 25.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.5 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | 23% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.14 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.42 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.69% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 493 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 464 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 411 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 404 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 386 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 411 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 376 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 410 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.79% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 458 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 86 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 30.3% |
| white british ethnic origin | 29.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 32.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 28% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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