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The King's Academy
- Secondary
- Middlesbrough TS8 0GA
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress and achieve well across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and safety are good, often exemplary, with average attendance.
Qualifications and Training: Staff know their subjects and students very well.
Current Educational Practices: Continuous improvement in teaching quality with senior leaders' support.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good but needs more inspiring and challenging lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Rich variety of first-hand experiences to develop personal skills.
Communication: Good communication with parents about student progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents believe that their children are taught well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Students express high levels of confidence that staff resolve issues promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic direction by assured leadership leads to year-on-year improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective systems for managing attendance; students feel safe and happy.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High quality of care and support, especially for vulnerable students.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich variety of visits and visitors contribute to excellent development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students thrive on responsibilities given, balance academics and activities well.
Career Counselling Services: Very good guidance provided for Year 12 and 13 students.
Preparation for Sixth Form: All students are very well prepared for the next stage of their life.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make good progress due to excellent support.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered, with a high success rate in various subjects including science and English literature.
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About Us
The King's Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 1387 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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 | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 48% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.50% | - | - |
| 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 42% | 18.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 30.77% | 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 | 33% | 17.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 5.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 9.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 1.89 | 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% | 86.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 38.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 12.7% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 7.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.4% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 43% | 22% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 34.75% | 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 | 31% | 13.83% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 6.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 8.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.11 | 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 | 91% | 89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 43.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 13.7% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.9% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 42.7 | 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% 13 | 20.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 17 | 35.27% | 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 | 35% | 13.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 8 | 5.55% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 11 | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.13 | 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 | 94% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 37.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 18.78% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 6.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 22.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.78% | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 48% 6 | 20% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 3 | 33% | 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 | 41% | 10.82% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 13 | 4.27% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 22 | 6.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 1.9 | 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% | 70.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 64.22% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 34.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 14.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.56% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 42% | 19% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 30.36% | 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 | 13% | 8.45% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 5.09% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 5.55% | 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% | 79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 122 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 67.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 44.44% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 16.89% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.33% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 34.24 | 29.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.96 | 29.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.50% | 5.28% | 13.67% |
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 | 69 | 324 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 65% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 14.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.6% | 9.05% |
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 | 37.36 | 28.83 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.07 | 28.82 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 7.7% | 17.7% |
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 | 77 | 468 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 63.4% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 12% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 15.2% | 10.69% |
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 | 33.28 2 | 23.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.41 2 | 21.82 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 5.57% | 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 | 73 | 446 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 67.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.2% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 13.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.8% | 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 | 31.58 4 | 24.21 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.70 4 | 23.21 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.6% | 5.93% | 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 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 49.2% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.8% | 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 | 35.63 | 30.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.6 | 33.31 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.2% | 9.8% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 55.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 7.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 12.8% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.8% | 4.23% |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King's Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1