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Kingswinford Academy
- Secondary
- Dudley DY6 7AD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, respectful, and proud of their school.
Academic Progress: Pupils reflect on work to improve; broad curriculum prepares well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, respectful atmosphere; pupils feel safe.
Academic Progress: Most able pupils鈥� progress is improving but needs further enhancement.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality professional development program is leading to improvement.
Current Educational Practices: Joint planning and systematic analysis are enhancing teaching.
Qualifications and Training: Good subject knowledge; new staff supported well.
Current Educational Practices: Effective methods; clear presentation.
Strengths and Challenges: Some variability in teaching; some teachers do not consistently plan challenging work.
Strengths and Challenges: Some variability in assessment precision.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the care provided and are happy with the school.
Communication: Parents are informed through Ofsted Parent View survey feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents speak highly of the school despite high staff turnover.
Communication: Works well with parents for SEND needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Swift actions taken against underperformance, creating a credible leadership.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear plans implemented to address weaknesses and improve outcomes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong oversight; effective support for less-experienced staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; staff aware of responsibilities.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Regular, relevant, and high-quality training ensures effective safeguarding.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Open, positive culture around safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: WAT pledge gives all pupils opportunities to learn life skills.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities are well-received, helping pupils become better citizens.
Extracurricular Offerings: High participation in clubs; music and dance events organized.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Targeted strategies like 鈥楩ocus on 5鈥� improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identifies needs effectively; clear guidance for support.
Subjects Offered: Improvements seen in subjects with historically poorer outcomes.
Career Counselling Services: Individual advice; Year 10 work experience.
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About Us
Kingswinford Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 913 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.8 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 98% | 35% |
| 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 44% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 43.28% | 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% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.5 | 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 | 98% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.72% | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 55% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 49.36% | 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% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.83 | 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 | 99% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.4% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 49.4 | 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 | 53% 10 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 43.71% | 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 | 53% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 3 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 4 | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.68 | 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% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.87% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 47.6 | 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% 6 | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 10 | 46.54% | 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 | 46% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 5 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 18 | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 2.72 | 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 | 96% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.82% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 37% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 40.96% | 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 | 11% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.78% | 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 | 96% | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingswinford Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
