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Granville Academy
- Secondary
- South Derbyshire DE11 7JR
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils meet high expectations for behaviour, creating a positive atmosphere.
Academic Progress: Leaders do not have high enough expectations of pupils鈥� academic achievement.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always adapt provision to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff and pupils feel positive about leadership changes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have identified areas needing improvement but have not fully addressed them.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements have been strengthened.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Systems are in place to manage bullying; staff receive regular safeguarding training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Year 11 pupils value academic intervention sessions and the extra-curricular programme.
Career Counselling Services: Many Year 11 pupils have not had individual careers meetings.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND students is improving but remains inconsistent.
Subjects Offered: Leaders have not encouraged enough pupils to study a range of academic subjects.
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Granville Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 889 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 15.1 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 44.1 | 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 | 45% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 43.48% | 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 | 21% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.67 | 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 | 92% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.07% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 47.7 | 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 | 52% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 44.28% | 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 | 19% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.76 | 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% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 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% 4 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 3 | 44.55% | 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 | 13% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 3 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 3 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.77 | 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 | 94% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.63% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 42% | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 42.79% | 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 | 26% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.66 | 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 | 92% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 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 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Granville Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
