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Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress from their starting points with carefully planned individual activities. [rating:5]
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably and bullying is very rare. [rating:5]
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers plan carefully to help every individual do better. [rating:5]
Teacher Engagement: Staff share leaders鈥� vision and work tirelessly to achieve this. [rating:5]
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Classrooms are set out well, leading to purposeful learning for all pupils. [rating:5]
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are proud of their impact and feel supported by leaders. [rating:5]
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents describe the school as 鈥榖rilliant鈥� and overwhelmingly positive. [rating:5]
Communication with Parents: Parents praise the school for regular updates and effective communication. [rating:5]
Parent Satisfaction: Parents highlight the school as amazing and supportive. [rating:5]
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors are relentless in their ambition for the best outcomes. [rating:5]
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have designed ambitious curriculum pathways supporting pupil progress. [rating:5]
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding at KTS. [rating:5]
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff understand pupils' vulnerabilities and how to keep them safe. [rating:5]
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy a wide offer of enrichment activities. [rating:5]
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 students have vocational opportunities and work experience. [rating:5]
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils learn life skills such as cooking and managing money. [rating:5]
Support for SEND: Teachers use personal goals and activities to support SEND pupils effectively. [rating:5]
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About Us
Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 178 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 94 |
| Proficient Read | - | 99 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| 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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 58.7% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.35% | 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 | -11.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.6 | Well 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | 0% | 64.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.97% | 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 | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well 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 | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 66.21% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9% | 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 | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | 0% | 66.53% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.56% | 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 | - | 22.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.78% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.25 | 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 | 91% | 87.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 116 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 78.91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 41.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 2.45% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 19.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 73% | 16.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.18% | 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 | - | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.94% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.59% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.46 | 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 | 100% | 89.3% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 106 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 47.1% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 14.3% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 19.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.5% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 20.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31% | 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 | - | 11.36% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.18% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 7.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.7 | 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 | 100% | 95.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 35.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 19.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 30% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.67% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 23.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.13% | 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 | - | 11.25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.02 | 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 | 87% | 94.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 111 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44% | 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% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.83% | 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 | 100% | 75.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 97 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 18.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.2% | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1