Aylestone School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Broadlands House Broadlands Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1HY |
| Phone | 01432357371 |
| Reference Number | 116936 |
Aylestone School is currently rated as requiring improvement, reflecting challenges particularly in the quality of education and leadership. The school has established a positive environment where staff build supportive relationships with pupils, leading to a good standard of behavior and personal development. However, inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and assessment practices hinder some pupils from achieving their full potential, indicating a need for improvement in educational strategies. Additionally, the school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring their integration and progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 449 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.57%
Girls: 45.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 53 | 40 | 93 |
| 8 | 52 | 36 | 88 |
| 9 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
| 10 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 11 | 51 | 38 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.2% |
| White, Other | 12.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Dec 2021 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong supportive relationships between staff and pupils
- Good behavior and positive attitudes towards learning
- Well-structured personal development curriculum
- Extensive range of extra-curricular activities
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery
- Assessment strategies not used effectively in all subjects
- Lack of a coherent reading strategy to support all pupils
- Insufficient strategic oversight by governors
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 42.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 80 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 55 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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0.11 miles |
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0.87 miles |
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2.14 miles |
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2.27 miles |