St Hilda's Church of England High School

Named Executive SENDCO (Mrs Lisa Franks) with a contact telephone number provided.

“Executive SENDCO: Mrs Lisa Franks”

School states it creates an inclusive environment for pupils with SEND, providing a broad educational experience that raises aspirations and prepares pupils for adulthood.

“we strive to create an Inclusive environment that recognises the needs of all young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, and provides a broad and fulfilling educational experience, which raises aspirations and expectations and prepares everyone for adulthood.”

The house system organises students into smaller family groups with Heads of House responsible for pastoral care

“Each of the Houses has a Head of House, a member of staff whose job it is to look after the pastoral care of our students.”

Named Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

“Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mrs K. Steele, Mrs J. Code and Mr R. Lawton Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mr J. Martin, Mr A Smith, Mrs L Franks, Mrs K Hester and Mr A Washington”

GCSE students exceeded targets by a full grade on average in History and French

“Students achieved over one whole grade on average above their target in History and French.”

GCSE students exceeded targets by half a grade on average in Maths, Combined Science, Geography, and Psychology

“Students achieved over half a grade on average above their target in: Maths, Combined Science Trilogy, Geography, Psychology.”

School offers a vibrant range of extra-curricular activities including arts, music, sports, and academic clubs, with over 60% student participation, exceeding national benchmarks.

“During the year more than 60% of our students have attended at least one of the extra-curricular activities on offer, and compared to national benchmarks, our provision and range of opportunities for students is much greater than in most schools.”

Academic enrichment includes Homework Club and subject-specific sessions like DT Catch-Up Lessons, Biology Masterclass and Geology club.

“Academic enrichment is also a priority, with Homework Club offering a quiet environment for study, and subject-specific sessions such as DT Catch-Up Lessons, Biology Masterclass and Geology club for further academic development.”

School's six values are wisdom, hope, community, dignity, equality and diversity, reflecting its Christian character

“Our six school values: wisdom, hope, community, dignity, equality and diversity demonstrate our Christian character and are the standards by which we live out our collective vision as a school community.”

School embraces diversity and respects freedom of religion and belief, enabling all to flourish

“As a school community, we embrace diversity and respect freedom of religion and belief, enabling all to flourish.”

Most St Hilda's students continue into the sixth form for A-levels and/or vocational qualifications, joined by students from other schools

“the majority of St Hilda’s students will continue their education at the school studying A-levels and/or vocational qualifications, being joined in the sixth form by a number of students from other schools.”

Vast majority of students took up their first-choice university, apprenticeship, or chosen pathway offer

“These results have enabled the vast majority of students to take up their first choice offer of a place at university, apprenticeship or chosen pathway.”

In 2025, 96.5% of leavers (165 students) were in Employment, Education or Training (EET)

“Employment Education and Training (EET) | 165 | 96.5%”

65.7% of the cohort achieved GCSE grade 5+ in English and maths

“65.7% of the cohort achieved GCSE passes at grade 5 and above in English”

79.3% of the cohort achieved GCSE grade 4+ in English and maths

“79.3% of the cohort achieved GCSE passes at grade 4 and above in English”