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Henlow Church of England Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Henlow Church of England Academy
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Henlow Church of England Academy
- Secondary
- Henlow SG16 6AN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well with teachers ensuring they read and understand increasingly difficult texts as they move up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Almost all pupils behave very well and are polite, mature, and considerate towards others.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have the knowledge and skills needed to teach a range of subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Staff value high-quality training and development opportunities provided by leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, some teachers do not make the best use of shared resources.
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide variety of clubs and activities held at lunchtime or after school.
Communication: Information provided to parents about what pupils learn each year is underdeveloped.
Parent Satisfaction: Leaders should improve communication so all parents know how the school supports pupils鈥� learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel safe and confident that if they need help, they will get it.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have addressed issues identified in the previous inspection effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and teachers deal with it quickly and well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to recognize when pupils may be at risk of harm.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils take part in a wide variety of clubs and activities.
Career Counselling Services: There is a well-planned careers programme for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND access the curriculum well; however, communication about actions taken is lacking.
Subjects Offered: Pupils enjoy learning a broad range of subjects including English, geography, and mathematics.
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About Us
Henlow Church of England Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 583 students from age 9-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
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 |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 9-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 48% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 17.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 44.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 3.93% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 12 | 56.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 6.9% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 85 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 3 | 51.36% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 6.92% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 81 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 44.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.08% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Henlow Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
