Heritage High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Boughton Lane Clowne Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4QG |
| Phone | 01246810259 |
| Reference Number | 144391 |
Heritage High School has demonstrated a marked improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all assessed domains, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school fosters a positive learning environment where staff have high expectations and pupils are encouraged to engage actively in their education. Most pupils feel safe, valued, and have opportunities to take part in various extracurricular activities that support their development and community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 951 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.47%
Girls: 49.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 107 | 98 | 205 |
| 8 | 107 | 96 | 203 |
| 9 | 100 | 103 | 203 |
| 10 | 87 | 87 | 174 |
| 11 | 79 | 87 | 166 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong staff aspirations and commitment to pupil welfare.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum that builds on prior knowledge.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Diverse reading materials that enhance learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Some pupils frequently excuse themselves from lessons, missing important content.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50% |
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 | 43 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
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0.51 miles |
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Barlborough Primary School
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1.17 miles |
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2.12 miles |
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2.38 miles |
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2.4 miles |
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2.45 miles |
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2.48 miles |
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3.32 miles |
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3.35 miles |
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