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The Academy, Selsey
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- Selsey PO20 9EH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils now make better progress than in the past.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well and show respect.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to plan lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Teacher training and monitoring leads to strong teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers know pupils well and expect hard work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate extracurricular activities like dance competitions, sports, and trips.
Communication: Parents value the new buildings and the communication efforts.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents strongly support the school and its leadership.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders model high aspirations and are visible around the site.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved curriculum quality and increased support for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils say that they know what to do if they have concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities like sports and school trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encouragement for both academic and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: New buildings appreciated by parents and pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice supports pupils well for their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Increased numbers moving on to more demanding courses at age 16.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are well supported and make strong progress.
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The Academy, Selsey is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 492 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Selsey, welcome to The Academy. We are a mixed 11鈥�16 school located in West Sussex's Manhood peninsula. Our team is superb and strongly committed to providing students, parents, and governors with high-quality instruction and assistance. We promote an attitude that encourages students to be proud of their accomplishments and strive for excellence. Students are taught to set high goals and strive to excel in whatever they do. You will see as you look through the pages of our website that we have every right to be pleased with our Academy and our students. Our goal is to create students who respect education, are equipped for the challenges of the twenty-first century, and are capable of contributing fully to society. Through the Website you will be able to access the information that you need and gain an insight to school life at The Academy, Selsey but please contact us if you would like to find out more.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 15.1 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 48% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 18.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.86 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 78 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 73 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 2 | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 11 | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 4 | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 5 | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 23 | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 4 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 2 | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 84% | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Academy, Selsey
Local authority ratio 19 : 1