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Aegir - A Specialist Academy
- Secondary
- Gainsborough DN21 1PB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: More pupils are achieving good outcomes in academic subjects and an increasing range of vocational subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is a harmonious place with a calm environment where poor behaviour is effectively managed.
Academic Progress: Pupils are keen to learn and achieve well; most have excellent attendance
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and enjoy positive relationships
Current Educational Practices: Staff know the pupils well and encourage them to participate in activities at home, supporting their achievement at school.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff manage behaviour exceptionally well and help all pupils succeed
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use texts and film clips to motivate pupils, but need more training to improve pupils鈥� mathematical achievement.
Communication: The school communicates pupils' achievements through presenting character awards at an annual ceremony.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are sent letters if a pupil鈥檚 attendance is causing concern.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders challenge decisions in the best interests of pupils and lead multi-agency meetings effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders promote pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, but need to set measurable targets for pupils鈥� progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school takes effective action against incidents of homophobic or racist abuse.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and staff are well-trained.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff are vigilant about safeguarding
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Deep respect among pupils promotes a positive environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Organizes activities like 'Samba City' and 'Aegir's Got Talent' to build confidence.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils participate in residential journeys to develop self-confidence.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and experiences like scout group
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have achieved places at college or appropriate social care provision.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form are given responsibilities to organize events and fundraise.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education from Year 7 with meaningful work experience
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff interact very well with pupils, supporting their communication skills and achievements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Education for a wide range of needs with personalized care plans
Subjects Offered: Pupils in the sixth form study a wide range of vocational and academic subjects.
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Aegir - A Specialist Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 142 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For kids with a variety of learning issues, including mild, general, and severe learning difficulties, autism, including Asperger's syndrome, and specific learning difficulties, such dyslexia, Aegir is a specialised academy that provides exceptional education.
For kids with severe and complicated needs as well as those who have trouble attending school due to emotional or mental issues, we provide an environment that is completely supportive and inclusive.
We are a purpose-built specialised setting with first-rate amenities where highly qualified, devoted, and loving staff members encourage and challenge students to aspire high and achieve to their full potential by providing a comprehensive and exciting individualised curriculum to all our learners.
We prioritise success at all levels because we think it's crucial for students to realise their full potential.
Being the principal of Aegir, where we are dedicated to collaborating with parents and carers to support children in realising their potential, is a privilege.
Please call the school to set up an appointment if you would like to tour the campus for further details or if you would prefer a private conversation.
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For kids with severe and complicated needs as well as those who have trouble attending school due to emotional or mental issues, we provide an environment that is completely supportive and inclusive.
We are a purpose-built specialised setting with first-rate amenities where highly qualified, devoted, and loving staff members encourage and challenge students to aspire high and achieve to their full potential by providing a comprehensive and exciting individualised curriculum to all our learners.
We prioritise success at all levels because we think it's crucial for students to realise their full potential.
Being the principal of Aegir, where we are dedicated to collaborating with parents and carers to support children in realising their potential, is a privilege.
Please call the school to set up an appointment if you would like to tour the campus for further details or if you would prefer a private conversation.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.3 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 8.60% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.91% | 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 | - | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 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 | 93% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.48% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.6% | 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 | - | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.03 | 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 | 90% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 70% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.84% | 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 | - | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.19 | 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 | 94% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 76% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.78% | 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 | -1.96 | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 0% | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50.37% | 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 | 0% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.29 | 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 | 100% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 78% | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 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 | -2.31 | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 0% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.43% | 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 | 0% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.89% | 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 | 92% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1