Harper Green School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harper Green Road Farnworth Bolton Lancashire BL4 0DH |
| Phone | 01204572941 |
| Reference Number | 143772 |
Harper Green School has made significant progress since its last inspection, transitioning from requiring improvement to achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school fosters a safe and welcoming environment where pupils demonstrate high levels of pride and engagement in their education. Leaders have established a well-organized and ambitious curriculum, tailored effectively to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While the school excels in many areas, there are specific subjects where achievement is not meeting expectations due to inconsistent application of staff training.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1126 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.07%
Girls: 48.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 98 | 121 | 219 |
| 8 | 123 | 97 | 220 |
| 9 | 102 | 124 | 226 |
| 10 | 126 | 104 | 230 |
| 11 | 126 | 105 | 231 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49% |
| Pakistani | 25.7% |
| African | 7.7% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Harper Green School | |
| 25 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Feb 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud and safe at school.
- The school has a well-organized and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils engage well in their work and activities.
- Leaders have created effective processes to support pupils with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on reading across the curriculum.
- A positive atmosphere with respectful behavior among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of staff training across subjects.
- Some aspects of the relationships and sex education programme need improvement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.1% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 101 | 33 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 6 |
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