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Greensward Academy
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- Hockley SS5 5HG
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Academic Progress: Leaders ensure quality teaching; positive progress noticed, especially in Key Stage 5.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully and are eager and willing to learn; decrease in incidents of poor behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training focuses on monitoring and effective classroom strategies.
Current Educational Practices: Whole-school strategies like 'interleaving' enhance learning.
Strengths and Challenges: High teacher expectations support all pupils; science department improving.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents鈥� opinions shape changes, particularly in SEN support.
Communication: Some parents find progress reports overly complicated.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed responses; some parents concerned about communication.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective methods to identify strengths and areas for development; focus on quality teaching.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns about communication and sanctions proportionately.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; bullying not a concern.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils taught to keep safe in various situations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Teaching and outcomes at key stage 5 are very strong.
Managing and Supporting SEND: New model focuses on early intervention and literacy improvement.
Subjects Offered: Monitoring and effective teaching across subjects like English, mathematics, and arts; improvements needed in science.
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Greensward Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1580 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Academies Enterprise Trust's co-educational 11鈥�19 comprehensive school is called Greensward Academy.
Delivering excellence in teaching and learning is the foundation of our strategy.
For all students, we will promote innovative, flexible, and efficient methods of teaching and learning.
This will make sure that the development and success of students in all areas are continuously and consistently emphasised.
The skills, knowledge, and aspirations of our students will be developed and expanded via creative, individualised learning and excellence in teaching, and we will push educational innovation to ensure that Greensward is ready to respond to a changing world.
AET makes the extraordinarily daring choice to act.
We pledge to have a huge heart.
All young students at Greensward Academy are given the chance to realise their full potential, expand their horizons, and develop into productive, engaged, and successful members of society.
We think that all young people should have the opportunity to become world-class learners and should be able to learn, enjoy, succeed, and grow in an excellent educational setting with the finest resources, the best teaching, and the best facilities available.
The academy is dedicated to doing everything it can to make sure that young people are capable of competing on the global stage in the future with the abilities, self-assurance, and flair to produce new ideas, new projects, and so fully contribute to tomorrow's world.
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Delivering excellence in teaching and learning is the foundation of our strategy.
For all students, we will promote innovative, flexible, and efficient methods of teaching and learning.
This will make sure that the development and success of students in all areas are continuously and consistently emphasised.
The skills, knowledge, and aspirations of our students will be developed and expanded via creative, individualised learning and excellence in teaching, and we will push educational innovation to ensure that Greensward is ready to respond to a changing world.
AET makes the extraordinarily daring choice to act.
We pledge to have a huge heart.
All young students at Greensward Academy are given the chance to realise their full potential, expand their horizons, and develop into productive, engaged, and successful members of society.
We think that all young people should have the opportunity to become world-class learners and should be able to learn, enjoy, succeed, and grow in an excellent educational setting with the finest resources, the best teaching, and the best facilities available.
The academy is dedicated to doing everything it can to make sure that young people are capable of competing on the global stage in the future with the abilities, self-assurance, and flair to produce new ideas, new projects, and so fully contribute to tomorrow's world.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.00% | 35.00% | 8.50% |
| 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 50.6 | 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 | 54% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 46.46% | 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 | 35% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.88 | 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 | 96% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.73% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 52.4 | 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 | 57% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 49.94% | 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 | 30% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 3.12 | 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 | 97% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 48% 7 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 12 | 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 | 33% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 1 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 3 | 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% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 256 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.01% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 44.6 | 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 | 41% 9 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 10 | 48.68% | 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 | 35% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 12 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 3 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 3.1 | 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 | 96% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 264 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.03% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 50% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 51.46% | 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 | 40% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 18.71% | 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% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 268 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 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 | 33.67 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.29 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.00% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 118 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.08% | 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 | 40.91 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.33 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 89 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.11% | 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 | 36.24 5 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.18 5 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.1% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 108 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.33% | 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 | 31.70 1 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.75 3 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.8% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.76% | 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 | 30.31 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.3 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.0% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 33 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Greensward Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1