Capítulo 9. Metodología
9.2. Componentes del plan anticorrupción, atención y participación ciudadana
9.2.1. Primer Componente: Metodología para la identificación de riesgos de
The inspection findings recognise that an overall high standard of achievement has been consistently attained by the pupils of Hillgrove at all key stages. The school is pleased that the inspectors found that the pupils make good progress, are well motivated, diligent and responsive, that they are polite and well-mannered; their behaviour is exemplary and the development of their personal, social and moral growth is an excellent feature of the school’s provision. The good relationship of the teachers with pupils and their secure subject knowledge are duly acknowledged. Most importantly, the inspection report makes clear the elements that make our school what it is. In particular, the report confirms that the school is a well ordered community where pupils feel happy and confident, where there is a shared sense of purpose and high expectations for the pupils, where good standards are achieved and the pupils are well prepared for adult life.
An action plan will be put in place to address the recommendations of the report. Improving our assessment framework for the children’s work, making more
appropriate provision for pupils with additional needs and tightening up some school procedures are aspects that we believe we can confidently address. The principals and staff have already taken action to address the health and safety issues identified by inspectors in the report.
Where it is possible to do so, the principals and staff will address all of the inspectors’ recommendations within the next school year. Raising pupils’ standards of
achievement in every subject is a continuing priority for us. In addition, we will continue to provide the best possible opportunities for staff to improve their knowledge and skills so that they can help pupils achieve the highest possible standards.
Work has already been done on some of the recommendations in this report,
including compliance with the Regulations for Registration. It is our intention that the remaining issues be dealt with over the coming months.
A copy of the school’s action plan in response to the inspection recommendations will be sent to all parents.
Appendix 1
Basic information about the school
Name of school Hillgrove School
School type Independent and Independent Special Age-range of pupils 3 – 16 years
Address of school 5 Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor
Gwynedd
Postcode LL57 2TW
Telephone number 01248 353568
Headteacher Mr James Porter
Date of appointment 5 May 1975
Proprietors Mr and Mrs James Porter
Lead inspector Mrs Rosemary Lait Dates of inspection 5 -7 March 2007
Appendix 2
Primary school data and indicators
Number of pupils in each year group
Year group N
(fte)
R Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Total
Number of pupils 7 4 8 10 11 5 9 11 65
Total number of teachers
Full-time Part-time Full-time equivalent (fte) Number of
teachers 6 0 6
Staffing information
Pupil: teacher (fte) ratio (excluding nursery and special classes) 12:1
Pupil: adult (fte) ratio in nursery classes 7:1
Pupil: adult (fte) ratio in special classes n/a
Average class size, excluding nursery and special classes 12
Teacher (fte): class ratio 1:1.1
Percentage attendance for three complete terms prior to inspection
Term N R Y1-Y6
Spring 06 87 90 92
Summer 06 92 93 95
Autumn 06 98 93 97
Number of pupils excluded during 12 months prior to inspection 0
Secondary school data and indicators
Year group Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13 Total
Number of
pupils 21 16 12 19 14 n/a n/a 82
Total number of teachers
Full-time Part-time Full-time equivalent (fte)
Number of
teachers 7 5 8.5
Staffing information
Pupil: teacher (fte) ratio (excluding special classes) 10:1
Pupil: adult (fte) ratio in special classes n/a
Average teaching group size 10
Percentage attendance for three complete terms prior to the inspection
Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13 Whole school
Term 1 95 87 96 96 96 n/a n/a 94
Term 2 97 94 94 98 100 n/a n/a 97
Term 3 97 96 94 98 97 n/a n/a 96
Appendix 3
The school does not enter pupils for National Curriculum Assessments.
Public Examination Results:
For pupils aged 15, results in GCSE, Entry Level Qualification, GNVQ and NVQ
Number of pupils aged 15 on the school roll in January 2006 10 Average GCSE or GNVQ points score per pupil 55
The percentage of 15 year old pupils who in 2006:
School Gwynedd
Unitary Authority
Wales
entered for 5 or more GCSEs or equivalent
100% 91% 88% attained at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C, the
equivalent vocational qualifications or a combination of both
90% 60% 54% attained at least 5 GCSE grades A* to G, the
equivalent vocational qualifications or a combination of both
100% 90% 86% attained GCSE grades A*-C in each of
mathematics, science, English or Welsh first language (the core subject indicator)
60% 47% 40% entered at least one Entry level qualification,
GCSE short course or GCSE 100% 100% 98%
attained one or more GCSE grades A*-C or
the vocational qualification equivalent 100% 84% 77%
attained one or more GCSE grades A*-G or
the vocational qualification equivalent 100% 98% 93%
attained no graded GCSE or the vocational
qualification equivalent 0% 2% 7%
attained one or more Entry level qualification
Appendix 4
Evidence base of the inspection
Eleven inspectors, including a peer assessor, spent 26 inspector days in the school. These inspectors visited:
• 90lessons or part lessons; and
• a cross-section of assemblies, tutor group sessions, break times and a few extra- curricular activities.
Members of the team had meetings with:
• the principals (one of whom is the headteacher), parents and staff before the week of the inspection;
• every teacher who was present during the inspection; and
• groups of pupils representing the junior and senior schools. The team also considered:
• documents provided by the school, including the school’s self-evaluation report;
• a selection of pupils’ work from across the age and ability range; and
• 27 responses to a parents’ questionnaire.
Appendix 5
Composition and responsibilities of the inspection team
P – Junior school pupils including children under-five S – Senior school pupils in Years 7 to 11
Team member Responsibilities
Rosemary Lait HMI Lead inspector
Key Questions 5 and 6, under-fives, maths(P), art(P) John F Thomas HMI Key Question 1,
history (S), geography (S), physical education (S) Andy Hawkins HMI Key Question 2,
English(P), history (P), geography (P) Wendy Young HMI Key Question 7,
science(P), physical education (P) David Bush Additional Inspector Key Question 4, English(S) Martin Holmes Additional Inspector Key Question 3, maths(S), science(S) Ray Owen HMI art (P&S)
Gareth Adams Additional Inspector
music (P&S) Margaret Griffith-Williams
Additional Inspector
design technology (P&S) Martyn Williams
Additional Inspector
modern foreign languages (French) (P&S)
Pierre Cox Peer assessor
contribution to all aspects James Porter
Headteacher
School Nominee
Acknowledgement
The inspection team would like to thank the principals, staff and pupils of Hillgrove School for their co-operation and courtesy throughout the inspection.