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Goffs - Churchgate Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop lots of knowledge because teachers are constantly challenging them to work hard.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils learn in calm and orderly environments; staff deal with bullying quickly if it occurs.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders train staff to teach pupils how to read and support those who struggle.
Current Educational Practices: Staff thoroughly plan and expertly deliver content that helps pupils flourish.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff need to develop skills further in teaching more difficult content.
Communication: Pupils say that staff care for them and give lots of information to stay healthy and develop positive relationships.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel safe in school and are happy to talk to staff when concerned or worried.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure staff are confident in delivering all aspects of the curriculum and monitor support for SEND pupils closely.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with safeguarding issues quickly, making pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils say staff care for them, helping them stay healthy and develop positive relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy extensive opportunities to develop their talents and take part in social campaigns and environmental care.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice supports pupils to make appropriate choices about next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Large increase in pupils going on to study A levels and/or BTEC National Diplomas.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure teachers have the information needed, but support from learning assistants is variable.
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Goffs - Churchgate Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 601 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Generations Multi Academy Trust, which is headed by the Goffs Academy, includes our school.
It has benefited from new leadership, a redesigned curriculum, and strict expectations across the board since the beginning of the autumn term in 2017.
Both academies provide very different secondary educational opportunities, with Goffs-purposefully Churchgate's smaller size intended to accommodate students who study and perform best in a more intimate setting with a strong feeling of community.
These ideas, which have been used at Goffs for many years with great success, serve as the foundation for all of the work done at Goffs-Churchgate.
Our young people are inspired and instructed to be respectful, resilient, compassionate, confident, and involved through our motto of Respect, Aspire, Nurture, and Achieve.
The school has access to a wide variety of excellent facilities.
The future of the school is being shaped by and excitingly influenced by our student body.
Students have a voice in all school decisions, from hiring staff to developing facilities, through the Student Executive and Community Captains, lead by our Head Boy and Girl.
As a brand-new institution, we will push for ongoing development to make sure that every student graduates with a strong set of credentials that will allow them to continue their study at a higher level.
Our school is a joyful and loving community with a team of dedicated teachers and support staff that collaborate with the Trustees and parents to offer the finest education possible.
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The Generations Multi Academy Trust, which is headed by the Goffs Academy, includes our school.
It has benefited from new leadership, a redesigned curriculum, and strict expectations across the board since the beginning of the autumn term in 2017.
Both academies provide very different secondary educational opportunities, with Goffs-purposefully Churchgate's smaller size intended to accommodate students who study and perform best in a more intimate setting with a strong feeling of community.
These ideas, which have been used at Goffs for many years with great success, serve as the foundation for all of the work done at Goffs-Churchgate.
Our young people are inspired and instructed to be respectful, resilient, compassionate, confident, and involved through our motto of Respect, Aspire, Nurture, and Achieve.
The school has access to a wide variety of excellent facilities.
The future of the school is being shaped by and excitingly influenced by our student body.
Students have a voice in all school decisions, from hiring staff to developing facilities, through the Student Executive and Community Captains, lead by our Head Boy and Girl.
As a brand-new institution, we will push for ongoing development to make sure that every student graduates with a strong set of credentials that will allow them to continue their study at a higher level.
Our school is a joyful and loving community with a team of dedicated teachers and support staff that collaborate with the Trustees and parents to offer the finest education possible.
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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 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 10.10% |
| 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 46% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 50.5% | 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 | 56% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 3.37 | 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% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 45 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.37% | 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 | 0.47 | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 41% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 51.68% | 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 | 45% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 3.51 | 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 | 94% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 53 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 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 | 0.47 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 36% | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 47.05% | 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 | 28% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 3.25 | 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% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
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.
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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 | 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Goffs - Churchgate Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
