The Hart School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Penkridge Bank Road, WS15 2UE |
| School Website | www.hartschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1889802440 |
| URN | 137100 |
School Census
| Total | 1265 |
| Girls/Boys | 620/645 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 282 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/03/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/03/2018 | Good |
| 23/04/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/04/2013 |
| 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 | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 16.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.61 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.72 |
| Progress 8 | -0.17 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 306 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 318 |
| As first preference | 275 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 281 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 264 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 107 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 205 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 201 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 48% |
| no | 52% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The John Bamford Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crabtree Way, , WS15 2PA