Pershore High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Pershore Worcestershire WR10 2BX |
| Phone | 01386552471 |
| Reference Number | 136925 |
Pershore High School is currently rated as requiring improvement. While the behaviour and attitudes of pupils are commendable, and the sixth form provision is deemed good, there are notable shortcomings in the quality of education and leadership. The curriculum is still in development, leading to gaps in knowledge acquisition among students, particularly for those who are disadvantaged. Despite some recent positive changes, there remains a significant minority of pupils whose behaviour is not improving, causing concern about the effectiveness of current policies and practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1125 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.33%
Girls: 50.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| 8 | 119 | 100 | 219 |
| 9 | 95 | 115 | 210 |
| 10 | 114 | 120 | 234 |
| 11 | 104 | 103 | 207 |
| 12 | 44 | 42 | 86 |
| 13 | 31 | 49 | 80 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Pershore High School | |
| 22 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display kindness and eagerness to learn.
- Behaviour around the school is calm and orderly.
- The school offers a range of extra-curricular clubs that engage most pupils.
- Pupils receive support to improve reading skills and gain confidence.
- Personal, social, and health education curriculum addresses local issues effectively.
- Careers programme is well-planned, helping pupils prepare for further education.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is still being developed, impacting knowledge retention.
- Teaching does not consistently meet the needs of all pupils.
- Pupils with SEND not always provided with adequate learning support.
- Some sanctions are ineffective in improving behaviour for a significant minority.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.7% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.6 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.76 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Orchard Primary School
Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1ET |
0.62 miles |
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Pinvin CofE Academy
Main Street, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2ER |
0.83 miles |
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School
Priest Lane, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1EB |
0.93 miles |
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Abbey Park Primary School
Abbey Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1DF |
1.07 miles |
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Stonebow Road, Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2AW |
1.62 miles |
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Fladbury CofE Primary School and Preschool
Church Street, Fladbury, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2QB |
2.93 miles |
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Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
Hill View, Defford, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH |
3.18 miles |
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Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School
Main Street, Cropthorne, Main Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3NB |
3.43 miles |
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Eckington CofE First School
School Lane, Eckington, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3AU |
4.1 miles |
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Upton Snodsbury CofE Primary School
School Lane, Upton Snodsbury, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR7 4NH |
4.27 miles |
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Elmley Castle CofE First School
Main Street, Elmley Castle, Elmley Castle Cofe, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3HS |
4.33 miles |
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Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School
Wadborough Road, Littleworth, Norton, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2QJ |
4.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bowbrook House School
Main Street, Worcestershire, WR10 2EE |
2.06 miles |
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Norton College
Woodbury Lane, Norton, Worcestershire, WR5 2BA |
4.3 miles |