Harper Green School

Details

Age Range	11-16 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Bolton
Address	Harper Green Road, BL4 0DH
School Website	www.harper-green.bolton.sch.uk
Telephone	1204572941
URN	143772

School Census

Total	1224
Girls/Boys	593/631
Girls/Boys Ratio	48.4%/51.6%
% pupils where English not first language	32.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	521
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	8.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
10/01/2023	Good
04/02/2020	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	10/01/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	04/02/2020
Quality of Education	Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
10 January 2023	School inspection: Good	View
04 February 2020	School inspection: Requires Improvement	View
04 March 2017	Academy conversion letter	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	42.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	35.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	54.30%
Entering EBacc	22.40%
EBacc average point score	3.66
Progress 8	-0.11

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	40.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	33%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	49%
Entering EBacc	12%
EBacc average point score	3.35
Progress 8	-0.22

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	43.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	54%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	3.66
Progress 8	-0.18

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	331
As first preference	128
As second preference	99
As third preference	101

Total Offers Made	235
first preference offers	128
second preference offers	32
third preference offers	17

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	312
As first preference	129
As second preference	100
As third preference	82

Total Offers Made	267
first preference offers	129
second preference offers	30
third preference offers	10

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	357
As first preference	173
As second preference	91
As third preference	90

Total Offers Made	215
first preference offers	173
second preference offers	27
third preference offers	14

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	336
As first preference	112
As second preference	122
As third preference	102

Total Offers Made	225
first preference offers	112
second preference offers	44
third preference offers	17

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	352
As first preference	138
As second preference	98
As third preference	116

Total Offers Made	226
first preference offers	138
second preference offers	36
third preference offers	18

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	379
As first preference	127
As second preference	116
As third preference	134

Total Offers Made	213
first preference offers	127
second preference offers	47
third preference offers	27

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	401
As first preference	149
As second preference	119
As third preference	133

Total Offers Made	258
first preference offers	149
second preference offers	42
third preference offers	31

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	343
As first preference	110
As second preference	108
As third preference	125

Total Offers Made	273
first preference offers	110
second preference offers	34
third preference offers	26

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	28%
agree	19%
disagree	26%
strongly disagree	27%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	25%
agree	32%
disagree	25%
strongly disagree	17%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	22%
agree	23%
disagree	21%
strongly disagree	30%
don't know	3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	6%
agree	12%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	16%
don't know	1%
not applicable	51%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	24%
agree	24%
disagree	21%
strongly disagree	28%
don't know	3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	17%
agree	9%
disagree	21%
strongly disagree	31%
don't know	1%
not applicable	21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	33%
no	67%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	49%
agree	10%
disagree	21%
strongly disagree	18%
dont know	3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	32%
agree	29%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	21%
don't know	6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	26%
agree	36%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	23%
don't know	1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	31%
agree	26%
disagree	22%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	32%
agree	49%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	27%
agree	50%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	9%
don't know	6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	23%
agree	21%
disagree	28%
strongly disagree	22%
don't know	5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	42%
no	58%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	54%
pakistani ethnic origin	24.4%
african ethnic origin	5.3%
any other white background ethnic origin	3.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.6%
any other black background ethnic origin	1.1%
indian ethnic origin	1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	0.9%
chinese ethnic origin	0.7%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	58%
pakistani ethnic origin	23.6%
african ethnic origin	3.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	3.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	2.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.1%
any other black background ethnic origin	1%
indian ethnic origin	0.8%