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The Eastwood Academy
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- Southend-on-Sea SS9 5UU
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make significant progress as they move through the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent and supportive.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is very strong.
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive high-quality professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers plan activities that are suitably challenging.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are very positive about the school.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents would recommend the school.
Communication: Some parents say they do not receive helpful information about their children鈥檚 progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure pupils are well looked after and kept safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders concentrate their energies on what they could still do better.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is very little bullying; dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to understand and celebrate differences.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of extra-curricular activities are on offer.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate visits and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) is highly effective.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are very well supported.
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The Eastwood Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1147 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Academy's ethos 'Believe, Succeed, Together' is reflected in an uncompromising belief that all pupils can and will succeed in a learning community which supports and values everyone and their achievements. to create a safe and secure atmosphere where all students can succeed. to create a learning environment where students may gain the character strength and resilience they need to face the problems they will inevitably face as adults. to give students the right variety of opportunities and experiences so they can succeed at the following level of their education, training, or employment. To create a setting where all students can grow as people and expand their horizons through a variety of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural activities. to create an environment where the majority of the instruction is excellent and never anything less than consistently exceptional. to give all students the chance to achieve the high level of literacy and numeracy necessary for success in adult life. to offer a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that gives all students the chance to earn the "English Baccalaureate" (EBacc). to give all students the chance to earn a score on progress and attainment that is higher than expected. to create a setting where accomplishment is celebrated and shared at every opportunity. to provide a setting where students can proudly represent the Academy via their exceptional conduct, learning attitude, attendance, and timeliness.
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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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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 98% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 18.70% |
| 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 50.7 | 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 | 56% | 43.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 54.83% | 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 | 93% | 40.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 22.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 27.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 3.58 | 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 | 97% | 91.31% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 28.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 47.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.38% | 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 | 0.58 | 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 | 56.3 | 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 | 68% | 49.41% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 59.76% | 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 | 98% | 39.65% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 26.94% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% | 31.59% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 3.95 | 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 | 96% | 90.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.94% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 28.06% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 49.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.25% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.69% | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 51.6 | 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 | 57% 8 | 39.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 6 | 50.42% | 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 | 85% | 31.32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 18.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 5 | 22.16% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 3.17 | 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% | 96.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 136 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 92.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 29.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 49.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.15% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2% | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 53.1 | 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 | 65% 2 | 44.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 5 | 55.69% | 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 | 95% | 36% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 15 | 24.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 29.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 3.56 | 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 | 97% | 88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 63.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 25.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 49.92% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.08% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.23% | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 52.8 | 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 | 63% | 50% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 63.14% | 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 | 47% | 35.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 28.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 30% | 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% | 97.3% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 56.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 26.9% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 60% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.4% | 2.45% |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Eastwood Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1