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Excelsior Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Overall Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Grade
The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show readiness to learn; school does not tolerate low-level disruption.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: School provides staff with training to meet the needs of SEND pupils, ensuring they make progress from their individual starting points.
Academic Progress: Some pupils, especially in secondary phase, have significant gaps in their knowledge due to high levels of absence.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching is more effective in the sixth form, developing depth of knowledge and understanding needed.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Inconsistent quality of teaching at key stage 3 and 4, with some pupils not getting enough time to secure essential knowledge.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees and local governors hold school leaders to account and provide strategic oversight effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: School is developing a broad and ambitious curriculum, but some subjects at key stage 3 and 4 need further development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils learn about keeping themselves safe online and in the community.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave well, show readiness to learn, and support each other’s learning and well-being.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: School prioritizes personal, social, and emotional development of children, promoting health and safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of clubs and activities helps pupils develop new and existing talents and interests.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: School provides guidance to help balance academic and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision is a strength; pupils receive guidance to make well-informed choices about their next steps.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers, supported by well-trained staff.
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Excelsior Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.

It has 1460 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

94.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Requires Improvement Requires Improvement -
Age range 3-19 5-16 3-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 14.3 6 7
Proficient Math 96 - -
Proficient Read 100 - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 19% - -
Grade 5 or above A Level 0.00% - -
Day Fees - - -
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Excelsior Academy Reviews
1.8 (5 reviews)
Wouldnt even give it one star the school is like a prison treats the children like prisoners and the way the teachers talk to the children is out of order they dont care about safeguarding your child aslong as the numbers are up for the attendence i would never tell people to send there children to that school the teachers are bullies its not the children that bully its the teachers they never listen to...
It was nice being to attend Excey safety check. Achievement check I love this school good luck for the rest of the years Excelsior
Food is always finished and raw education is poor Children have had subsuties for the past few months teacher are half asleep Teachers dont stop fights on time
The school is very rubbish and the learning is terrible . Many students for the past few months have had supply and no education on quite a few subject teacher are very slow to stop fights sometimes the food is finished and they dont have any halal sandwiches left this is unacceptable. Even the food is raw a quater of the time
The teachers have no time for the children children tell teachers about bullying and are told to go away children suffer anxiety through teachers attitude toward there problems
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 96 100 97
Reading 100 101 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 33% 58.3% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 7.79% 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 -4 Well Below Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths -6.6 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 102 3 100 96
Reading 99 99 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 47% 12 59.68% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 9.93% 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 -2.6 Below Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -1.0 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 99 2 99 94
Reading 99 4 99 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 35% 20 62.73% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.75% 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 97 90 93
Reading 95 88 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 15% 48.37% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.3% 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 -4.6 Well Below Average
Writing -9.9 Well Below Average
Maths -4.1 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 -0.68 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 31.9 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% 22.68% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 32% 33.28% 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 39% 20.52% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 8.28% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 11.28% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 2.65 2.52 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 81% 84.63% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 209 163 144
Pupils staying in education 75% 77.81% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 27.13% 32.73%
School sixth forms 44% 31.31% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.13% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 19.38% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.13% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.56% 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 -0.25 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 38.4 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 26% 26.96% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 37.32% 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 11% 20.08% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 11% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 4% 13.64% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 2.93 2.73 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 82% 86.13% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 211 152 141
Pupils staying in education 79% 83% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 27.6% 34.03%
School sixth forms 51% 35.27% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.07% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 19.93% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.13% 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 -0.6 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 31.7 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 21% 6 26.71% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 1 38% 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 2% 15.9% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 1% 1 6.86% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 1% 2 9.9% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 2.42 2.56 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 79% 75.46% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 160 134 135
Pupils staying in education 72% 67.23% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 23.92% 33.25%
School sixth forms 49% 34% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 9.31% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.77% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.46% 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 -0.46 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 32.2 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 15% 5 24% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 32% 1 35.53% 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 9% 17.95% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 1 8.37% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 3% 1 11.63% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 2.43 2.77 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 84% 75.08% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 160 133 140
Pupils staying in education 78% 67.33% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 20.25% 28.31%
School sixth forms 55% 36.33% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 9.92% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.5% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.08% 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 -0.13 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 34.1 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 10% 19.17% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 30.33% 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 6% 17.06% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 1% 9.5% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 2% 10.56% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 81% 68.82% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 137 145
Pupils staying in education 77% 56.27% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 23.27% 30.58%
School sixth forms 53% 31.27% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations 2% 9.36% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.91% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 4.18% 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 15.92 28.91 30.01
Average grade D- - -
Average points (Best 3) 10 29.02 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) E - -
AAB or higher 0.00% 15.26% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 54 374 201
Students staying in education 43% 53.15% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 9% 6.08%
Students entering employment 22% 19.69% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 22% 12.92% 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 26.61 31.81 33.41
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 22.73 32.35 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 18.82% 17.7%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 84 573 248
Students staying in education 52% 59.42% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 5.58% 5%
Students entering employment 12% 12.25% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 25% 14.42% 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 24.62 1 30.01 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 18.59 4 27.44 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) D - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 12.38% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 101 442 232
Students staying in education 48% 48.36% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 9.73% 7.77%
Students entering employment 14% 14.36% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 20% 15.64% 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 23.18 2 30 29.03
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 14.51 11 28.67 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) E+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 15.59% 13.37%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 7 3 3
Students staying in education 6 60% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 21% 9.44% 5.54%
Students entering employment 8% 15.78% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 14% 5.22% 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 21.41 29.28 26.73
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.24 31.38 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 15.69% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 5 4 3
Students staying in education 6 88.29% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 16% 8.29% 6.37%
Students entering employment 12% 17.43% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.71% 4.23%
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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 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Excelsior Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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