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King's Leadership Academy Warrington
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress across all subjects including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' conduct is exemplary, attending regularly and showing respect for the school environment.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training programme is carefully planned, well resourced, and fully effective.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide staff with time to improve their teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and set challenging work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders support pupils鈥� transition from primary school well, involving parents.
Communication: Leaders take the time to provide year 6 pupils and parents opportunities to understand the school's culture.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value the communication and involvement in school activities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take care to listen to pupils and provide support services.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders routinely monitor, evaluate, and refine actions to improve the school further.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and dealt with quickly and well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff take seriously their responsibility to support a culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils follow the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 award and many attend a multitude of clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities match pupils' wider academic, cultural, artistic and sporting interests.
Career Counselling Services: The careers guidance programme works well with independent advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 13 students have been accepted on to the next step of their choice.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported very well and make strong progress.
Subjects Offered: Pupils reach high standards in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
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About Us
King's Leadership Academy Warrington is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 789 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Despite the fact that academics are crucial, they are simply one part of a King's education. We consider character and leadership development to be the cornerstones of academic success and the development of the full person to be essential to our students' success. We provide a wide variety of extracurricular activities to enhance our educational curriculum.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 0% |
| 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 57.3 | 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 | 68% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 45.37% | 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 | 96% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.34 | 2.76 | 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 | 94% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 63% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.29% | 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 | 0.51 | 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 | 58.6 | 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 | 70% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 51.17% | 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 | 94% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 3.17 | 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 | 97% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.41% | 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 | 0.72 | 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 | 57.9 | 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 | 71% 6 | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 47.56% | 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 | 87% | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% 5 | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% 3 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 2.83 | 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 | 98% | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 43 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.08% | 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 | 0.68 | 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 | 56.2 | 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 | 65% | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 4 | 47.41% | 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 | 82% | 24.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% 9 | 12.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% 2 | 17.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.48 | 2.93 | 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 | - | 74.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.58% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 54 | 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 | 65% | 26.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 39% | 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 | 84% | 20.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 51% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 13.94% | 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 | - | 72.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.42% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | - | 18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 15.22 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.4% | 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 | 29 | 358 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 53.71% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 21% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 12% | 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 | 24.49 | 23.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.97 | 23.03 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.3% | 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 | - | 330 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 11.83% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.5% | 8.8% |
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 | - | 14.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 16.87 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.53% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 32% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
