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Heath Lane Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and conduct themselves well around the site.
Academic Progress: Pupils' outcomes require improvement because pupils do not make consistently good progress.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and a firm understanding of effective classroom practice.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality training ensures teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers appreciate opportunities to discuss their subject knowledge and classroom practice with others.
Opportunities for Involvement: Senior leaders regularly seek the views of parents and are quick to act on concerns.
Communication: Leaders have not ensured all parents are aware of significant improvements.
Parent Satisfaction: Disadvantaged pupils鈥� attendance is too low.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders are quick to act on any concerns parents may have.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The principal has introduced high expectations in behavior and teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal effectively with bullying; pupils know they can talk to adults.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: All staff are vigilant of pupils鈥� welfare; work effectively to keep them safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extracurricular and enrichment activities support the curriculum well.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive high-quality careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form achieve well and move on successfully to their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The effective support that pupils with SEND receive has led to improved progress.
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Heath Lane Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 698 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 20% | 98% | 44% |
| 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 36.6 | 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 | 20% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 40.24% | 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 | 0% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.99 | 2.46 | 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% | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.65% | 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 | -0.6 | 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 | 37.8 | 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 | 28% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 42.62% | 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 | 49% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.5 | 2.65 | 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 | 87% | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.32% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 41.8 | 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 | 30% 13 | 30.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 14 | 45.41% | 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 | 0% | 23.98% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.51% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.69% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 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 | 89% | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 34.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 29.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.06% | 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 | -0.97 | 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 | 33.5 | 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 | 17% | 25.89% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 7 | 39.36% | 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 | 22% | 19.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 8.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 4 | 12.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 2.43 | 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 | - | 91.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 36.8 | 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 | 17% | 28.57% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 41.7% | 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 | 9% | 20.02% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 10.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 12.04% | 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 | - | 92.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 200 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.05% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 22.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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.
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 | 24.49 4 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.44 3 | 30.67 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.53% | 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 | 26 | 270 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 55% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 23.85% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.62% | 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 | 28.26 6 | 28.13 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.67 9 | 28.7 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 14.68% | 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 | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49.55% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.18% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 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 | 34.32 | 27.54 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.08 | 29.64 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 16.32% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.73% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.73% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heath Lane Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
