Hazel Wood High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hazel Avenue Bury Lancashire BL9 7QT |
| Phone | 01617976543 |
| Reference Number | 146970 |
Hazel Wood High School has been judged to be performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's leaders have high expectations and have successfully implemented a curriculum that supports successful learning for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils feel safe and supported, enjoying a variety of extracurricular activities that contribute to their personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 720 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.94%
Girls: 48.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 73 | 67 | 140 |
| 8 | 84 | 68 | 152 |
| 9 | 78 | 70 | 148 |
| 10 | 64 | 72 | 136 |
| 11 | 75 | 69 | 144 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 37.4% |
| White, British | 36% |
| African | 6.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from leaders regarding pupil behavior.
- A diverse and respectful school community.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Successful catch-up programs for struggling readers.
- Strong curriculum planning that helps pupils build knowledge over time.
- Positive and trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective careers education supporting informed decisions.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not effectively identify and address misconceptions in students' learning.
- A small number of older pupils lack sufficient support to catch up in reading.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.7% |
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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| Second Preference | 38 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 5 |
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