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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from well-planned sequences of lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and feel safe.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide extra support to match leaders' ambitions.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to be part of the school.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers systematically check pupils鈥� understanding before introducing further concepts.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are well-trained in phonics and reading support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Communication with Parents: The school encourages feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders diligently follow up concerns raised by staff.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have developed a purposeful and ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils know staff will not tolerate bullying.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils told inspectors that behaviour has improved.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders take safeguarding responsibilities seriously.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders have created outdoor spaces that encourage exploration.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well prepared for their next steps.
Support for SEND: Teachers alter plans for pupils with SEND to achieve as well as others.
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About Us
Bloxwich Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1583 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 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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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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 63% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.69% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above 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 | 101 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 2 | 97 | 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 | 45% 18 | 58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.75% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
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 | 98 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 98 | 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 | 27% 2 | 57.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.6% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
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 | 97 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 95 | 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 | 25% | 51.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.54% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
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 | 0.35 | 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 | 42.2 | 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 | 28% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 47.31% | 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 | 50% | 26.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 15.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 2.97 | 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% | 89.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.68% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 40.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 40.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.18% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 32% | 37.61% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 51.75% | 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 | 28% | 25.07% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 13.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 17.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 3.25 | 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 | 88% | 91.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 90 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 37.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 43.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.27% | 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 | 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 | 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 | 16% 5 | 35.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 5 | 52.62% | 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 | 7% | 25.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 12.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 17.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.9 | 3.29 | 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 | 90% | 92.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 86.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 34.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 43.43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.52% | 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 | -0.76 | 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 | 33.1 | 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 | 11% 11 | 35.16% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 11 | 51% | 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 | 3% | 29.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.96% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.8% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.42 | 3.33 | 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 | 83% | 89.57% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 78.81% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 31.19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 43.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 7.9% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.05% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 40.3 | 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 | 22% | 36.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 53.92% | 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 | 3% | 26.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.04% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.12% | 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 | 86% | 87.52% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 68.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 29.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 44.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.76% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.91 | 26.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 39 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 60.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 18.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 12.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.45 | 30.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 27.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.34% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 44 | 192 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 64.72% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.78% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 11.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 12.56% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.65 8 | 24.34 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.21 | 24.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 14 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 63.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 21% | 10.22% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 12.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 9.11% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.78 7 | 24.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.53 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.29% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.26% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.95% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.21% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 13.86 | 25.94 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 19.26% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.79% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 14.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bloxwich Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
