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The Barnes Wallis Academy
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- Tattershall LN4 4PN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Year 11 pupils made progress higher than the national average
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptionally high standard of behaviour in and around the school
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders have worked firmly but fairly with teachers when performance has not been good enough, leading to improvements in teaching
Current Educational Practices: Leaders focused on understanding new GCSE grades and improving skills
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality support and monitoring provided by senior leaders and trust
Opportunities for Involvement: School鈥檚 ethos includes a set of strong community values
Communication: Leaders regularly review support and adapt as appropriate
Parent Satisfaction: Parents find the school鈥檚 systems for promoting positive behaviour and attendance very effective
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with external agencies to ensure appropriate action to keep the most vulnerable pupils safe
Actions for Quality Improvement: Firm and decisive action to implement a culture of higher expectations
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong ethos sets safety of pupils as the highest priority
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained on any signs of abuse and safeguarding guidance
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities to represent school in sports, charity in Interact Club, and university visits
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Helps prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive programme of advice and guidance available
Preparation for Sixth Form: Ensuring all three sciences at GCSE offered in partnership with local trust schools
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress
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The Barnes Wallis Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 552 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 48% | 90% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 22.10% |
| 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 45.7 | 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 | 28% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 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 | 55% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 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 | 83 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.26 | 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 | 42.4 | 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 | 27% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 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 | 38% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 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 | 97% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 78 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.02 | 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 | 38.5 | 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 | 18% 3 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 12 | 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 | 27% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 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 | 89% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 47 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 37.4 | 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 | 15% 4 | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 8 | 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 | 5% | 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 | 3% 1 | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 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 | 90% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 41.1 | 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 | 19% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 26% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 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 | 89% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 2.04% | 2.45% |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Barnes Wallis Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1