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Farnborough Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Farnborough Academy
- Secondary
- Nottingham NG11 8JW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils study a broad, ambitious curriculum that allows them to make informed choices about their next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Staff reward pupils for doing the right thing.
Current Educational Practices: School provides high-quality training for staff.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have secure subject knowledge. Some do not and they do not always make appropriate task choices.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff lack sufficient subject expertise to adapt their teaching to meet all pupils' needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils have opportunities to lead and serve the community, for example by being anti-bullying or well-being ambassadors.
Communication: Leaders provide comprehensive training for staff. All staff know their duties well.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take prompt action when concerns are raised.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders must ensure staff improve their subject knowledge so pupils are not disadvantaged.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a culture of care and vigilance at this school. Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have high levels of expertise in safeguarding. They know pupils and families well.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including the dance and LGBTQI+ clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers education is part of the highly effective personal development programme.
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About Us
Farnborough Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 940 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 21% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 14-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.64 | 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 | 37.1 | 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 | 21% | 26.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 40.16% | 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 | 5% | 20.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.65% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 12.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 2.71 | 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 | 83% | 85.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 78.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 34.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 9.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 4.38% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 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 | 31% | 29.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 42.29% | 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 | 5% | 19.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 8.55% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 11.19% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.72 | 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 | 89% | 86.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 36.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 21.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 9.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.83% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.43% | 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 | - | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.97% | 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 | - | 18.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.93% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.5 | 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 | - | 80.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.39% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.39% | 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 | - | 24.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.37% | 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 | - | 16.56% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.56% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.38 | 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 | - | 68.76% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.94% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.53% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.53% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Farnborough Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1