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Aspire Academy
- All-through
- Bath and North East Somerset BA2 5RF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Increased expectations for learning and behaviour are raising standards.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and attendance have significantly improved over the past year.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils who need additional support are identified swiftly, ensuring they can secure phonics knowledge effectively.
Teacher Engagement: New leadership team ensures changes are manageable and well understood by staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective use of praise, encouragement, and challenge meets individual pupils' needs well.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Adults are skilled and adapt learning activities to re-engage pupils when necessary.
Communication with Parents: School values input from external agencies to secure support for pupils and their families.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give opinions and feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online survey are considered in evaluations.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts by embedding routines and raising expectations.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Frequent and accurate checks ensure ambitious and shared vision for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe online and in the community.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Improvements in behaviour and attendance are evident.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff help pupils recognize and express emotions effectively.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in school activities like fundraising and camping.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Career guidance and work experience prepare pupils well for adulthood.
Career Counselling Services: Career guidance helps pupils learn essential life skills.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The school ensures pupils gain qualifications before moving on to college or employment post-16.
Support for SEND: Curriculum design carefully considers pupils' SEND, supported by skilled staff.
Subjects Offered: Pupils are completing GCSE qualifications this academic year.
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About Us
Aspire Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 101 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-16 | 4-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.6 | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Proficient Math | 93 | - | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | - | 98 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 93 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 79 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 51.93% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.73% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 88 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.53% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.48% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | -2.23 | 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 | 3.7 | 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 | 0% | 29.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.83% | 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% | 22.78% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 2.93 | 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 | 50% | 92.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 85.29% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 26.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 25% | 10.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.76% | 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 | -3.01 | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 0% | 33.26% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.87% | 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 | 0% | 22.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.87% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.12 | 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% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.35% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 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 | - | 23.27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.82% | 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 | - | 22.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.83 | 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 | - | 88.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.27% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.73% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.65% | 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 | - | 29.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.45% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.82 | 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 | - | 87.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 129 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.3% | 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 | - | 24.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.15% | 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 | - | 87.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.83% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.08% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.92% | 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 - 29th Aug 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aspire Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1