Tottington High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Laurel Street Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3LY |
| Phone | 01204882327 |
| Reference Number | 146529 |
Tottington High School is currently under review for its overall effectiveness, which has been rated as requiring improvement. The school is working on enhancing the quality of education with support from the Shaw Education Trust, which has led to certain positive changes being noticed, such as improved pupils' behavior and stronger curriculum offerings. However, there are still significant challenges, including inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and varying levels of motivation among pupils which hinder their overall achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 875 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.31%
Girls: 48.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 51 | 69 | 120 |
| 8 | 96 | 96 | 192 |
| 9 | 103 | 84 | 187 |
| 10 | 101 | 83 | 184 |
| 11 | 98 | 94 | 192 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 16 Nov 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Tottington High School | |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Short inspection |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate their increasing voice in the school.
- The school has a well-organized curriculum that supports smoother progress.
- Staff value collaborative time for curriculum development.
- Targeted support for struggling readers is effective.
- Careers guidance for pupils is strong.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery lead to uneven pupil achievement.
- Some teachers do not effectively use assessment strategies.
- Ineffective adaptation of learning for pupils with SEND.
- Limited engagement in a broad range of enrichment activities.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 22 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 20 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 24 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 32 | 0 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 40.7% |
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 | 142 | 29 |
| Third Preference | 95 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 16 | 2 |
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