Great improvements at HT in 2017-18
We are a rapidly improving school which was clearly identified by Ofsted in their recent visit.
Here are some examples of our successes in the past 12 months.
We always welcome visits from interested families to see us in action.
New building
We have secured funding for a new English, Humanities and Science building to be open in 2020-21
Year 7
A greater number of first preferences for places in Year 7 in September 2018 compared to previous years
Sustained improvement in Year 11 Maths results
Students in Maths are making similar progress to students of the same ability in all other schools nationally
Improvements in Year 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics results
Students in triple science performed more strongly in 2018, as a result of stronger teaching, planned revision workshops and additional teaching from Haileybury science staff
Sustained improvement in Year 7-11 student attendance
Student attendance was 94.5% in 2017-18 – a nearly 2% increase in the past two academic years
Year 12
Increased Year 12 intake in September 2018, with over 100 students joining our Sixth Form
A Level performance
A rise in % A*-B outcomes of nearly 10% in 2018 compared to 2017 outcomes. A Strong performance in the new, reformed BTEC and other vocational qualifications in Year 11 and Year 13 in 2018
University success
All students who applied to university in 2018 were successful with securing a place, including our first student to secure a place at the University of Cambridge
Student behaviour and relationships
A significant reduction in fixed term exclusions and other behaviour issues compared to the previous academic year
Partnership with Haileybury
Increased opportunities for students, including science lessons, maths lessons and Spanish lessons; membership of Combined Cadet Force; use of climbing wall
Partnership with partner primary schools
Increased links with Brookland Junior School and Burleigh Primary School, including specialist Art workshops; specialist music and Spanish teaching just beginning this term from our staff to Year 5 and Year 6 pupils; there have been visits to Haileybury to visit the WW1 trench and climbing wall
Co-curricular clubs and activities, trips and visits
Increased range of opportunities for students, including new trips and visits, including to Belgium, France, Italy and Poland
Staffing
Low staff turnover, and well-qualified, specialist teaching staff across all subject areas
