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Holbrook Academy
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- Holbrook IP9 2QX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieving better outcomes in recent years, particularly in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour apparent, isolation room visits decreasing, conduct improving.
Academic Progress: Curriculum varies; some subjects lack consistency due to staff turnover
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour improving but inconsistency remains, particularly in Key Stage 3
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive regular and appropriate training for safeguarding; curriculum broad enough with new popular courses.
Strengths and Challenges: Challenges include increased class sizes and pressure on facilities.
Current Educational Practices: Training needed for better curriculum delivery
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciative of the school community and support offered.
Communication: Almost all parents agree their children are well cared for; good level of communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents agree that their children are safe and well cared for.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take steps to improve procedures; governors offer good challenge.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved literacy and numeracy; actions have led to better pupil outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors asking the right questions; well-being initiatives in place
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus needed on curriculum delivery improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying infrequent, teachers respond swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being prioritized, wide range of support available.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective, but record-keeping needs improvement
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities and clubs available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: New enrichment afternoon scheme popular among pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of clubs and activities, including leadership opportunities
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance and support very helpful to pupils; all receive a careers interview.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Life skills and tutor programs focus on self-awareness and citizenship.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive life skills and career curriculum in place
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs receive well-organized support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support plans in place but disrupted by misbehaviours
Subjects Offered: Range of subjects at both key stages; new courses like business studies, media, and music technology are popular.
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About Us
Holbrook Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 580 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Everybody feels respected and motivated to give their all every day in Holbrook, a joyful, energetic, aspirational community. Holbrook is an inclusive school, welcoming students from all around the peninsula and beyond. We value the unique qualities of each student. We are a driven independent academy with a workforce that is enthusiastic about what they do. We want to ensure that every student gets the most out of their time with us and develops into a remarkable, self-assured young adult prepared for the next phase of their life. Being a small school, we have the opportunity to get to know each other's families, friends, and community. Holbrook is a place of kindness and compassion where our students can grow and feel cared for.
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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 | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 40% |
| 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 34% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 41.83% | 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 | 22% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.77 | 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% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.76% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 46% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 41.74% | 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 | 26% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.84 | 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% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.46% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.44 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 35% 14 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 3 | 42.5% | 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 | 16% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 3 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 3.05 | 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 | 99% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.27% | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 50.1 | 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 | 49% 5 | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 21 | 43.5% | 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 | 21% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 4 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 7 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.05 | 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 | 95% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.98% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 54% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 43.98% | 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 | 28% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 11.63% | 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 | 98% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.39% | 2.45% |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holbrook Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1