Kingstone High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HJ |
| Phone | 01981250224 |
| Reference Number | 137073 |
Kingstone High School remains a good school, showing notable strengths in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school has implemented changes to improve behavior and has made strides in helping disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieve better outcomes. Recent efforts to improve the curriculum have been positively received, with teachers demonstrating strong subject knowledge and pupils engaging in enriching personal development activities. However, the school is preparing for a graded inspection due to concerns about inconsistencies in teaching practices and behavior management.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 595 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.76%
Girls: 48.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 66 | 54 | 120 |
| 8 | 39 | 57 | 96 |
| 9 | 71 | 59 | 130 |
| 10 | 56 | 63 | 119 |
| 11 | 76 | 54 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85% |
| White, Other | 9.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Jul 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Kingstone High School | |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Supportive and caring environment for all pupils
- High expectations of pupils leading to improved behavior
- Strong relationships between staff and parents
- Effective emphasis on reading across the curriculum
- Well-structured personal development curriculum
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of tasks for pupils with SEND
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding during lessons
- Some pupils do not meet behavior expectations, disrupting learning
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 94 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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