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Horbury Academy
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- Wakefield WF4 5HE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils succeed and feel supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved; little disruption in lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Year 11 prefects meet with leaders regularly.
Communication: Clear processes for reporting concerns, pupil voice is heard.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils enjoy coming to school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Systems help pupils raise concerns; leaders act promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum; focus on attendance improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; staff promptly address concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; well-trained staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of sports, music, and drama clubs available.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers program starting in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 11 pupils well-prepared for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Clear support plans; pupils work independently.
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Horbury Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1102 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children at Horbury Primary Academy develop into self-assured, compassionate people with high aspirations, lifelong excitement for learning, and the critical life skills. We offer a wide-ranging, well-balanced, inventive, and interesting curriculum. Along with enrichment activities that add value to children's lives, such having visitors come to the school, going on residential trips, having school gardens, and participating in Voice in a Million. We are a diverse and inviting institution that offers a vibrant environment that is appreciated by all.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% | 46% |
| 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 54% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 41.19% | 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 | 18% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.84 | 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 | 90% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.05% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 50.9 | 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 | 58% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 46.7% | 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 | 12% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3.18 | 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 | 93% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.19% | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 44% 5 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 8 | 46.97% | 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 | 29% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 3 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 3.07 | 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 | 97% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.39% | 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 40.9 | 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 | 39% 9 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 15 | 37.83% | 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 | 55% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 14 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 11 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.6 | 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 | 94% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.44% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 46.8 | 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 | 48% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 41.88% | 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 | 54% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 16.31% | 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% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.11% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Horbury Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
