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Acle Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop rich knowledge and vocabulary, building well-articulated views.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Almost all behaviour is calm and purposeful, but some unkind language persists in few lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well-trained and knowledgeable in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders train teachers effectively, ensuring they check pupils' understanding well.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff appreciate the collaborative approach to planning learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share their opinions.
Communication: School communicates well with parents via inspections and surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders challenge inappropriate behavior effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved curriculum planning and teacher training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders and staff ensure a vigilant approach to keeping children safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders create avenues for pupils to voice concerns, resulting in a safe feeling among pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils enjoy sports and volunteering opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive wide-ranging and balanced careers guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND get strong support and achieve well.
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About Us
Acle Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 619 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Acle, a strong moral duty based on social equality motivates us.
We fervently believe that every child, regardless of background, deserves a high-quality education, and that it is our responsibility as educators to make sure that our students have the knowledge, skills, and self-assurance they need to realise their potential in a society that is becoming more and more competitive.
At Acle Academy, we are committed to fostering an environment that helps students get ready not only for exam outcomes but also for lifelong learning.
We think that the main goal of education is to get kids ready for life after school by giving them the mental, emotional, social, and strategic tools they need to appreciate challenges and handle complexity and unpredictability successfully.
At Acle Academy, we recognise that education can help us reach our full potential.
We have big expectations, and we know that in order to realise them, we must be courageous, resolute, and open-minded.
We place a great importance on independence, self-assurance, and excellent social and communication skills.
Students that attend the Acle Academy graduate prepared to face the world.
We encourage visitors to schedule a visit with the main school office.
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At Acle, a strong moral duty based on social equality motivates us.
We fervently believe that every child, regardless of background, deserves a high-quality education, and that it is our responsibility as educators to make sure that our students have the knowledge, skills, and self-assurance they need to realise their potential in a society that is becoming more and more competitive.
At Acle Academy, we are committed to fostering an environment that helps students get ready not only for exam outcomes but also for lifelong learning.
We think that the main goal of education is to get kids ready for life after school by giving them the mental, emotional, social, and strategic tools they need to appreciate challenges and handle complexity and unpredictability successfully.
At Acle Academy, we recognise that education can help us reach our full potential.
We have big expectations, and we know that in order to realise them, we must be courageous, resolute, and open-minded.
We place a great importance on independence, self-assurance, and excellent social and communication skills.
Students that attend the Acle Academy graduate prepared to face the world.
We encourage visitors to schedule a visit with the main school office.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 3.60% |
| 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 45.0 | 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 | 41% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 42.67% | 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 | 34% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.73 | 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 | 90% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 71 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.43% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 45% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 44.51% | 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 | 41% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 2.81 | 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 | 95% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.08 | 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 46% 2 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 1 | 44.56% | 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 | 35% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 2 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.82 | 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 | 96% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.81% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 48% 11 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 5 | 37.69% | 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 | 38% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 5 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 1 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 2.42 | 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 | 95% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.66% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 37% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 38.88% | 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 | 58% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 11.91% | 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 | 96% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Acle Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
