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The Lancaster Academy
- Secondary
- Blaby District LE2 6FU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum ensures pupils progress well in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully and follow consistent routines.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff assess pupils鈥� work regularly.
Strengths and Challenges: Some subjects need better curriculum implementation.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through ambassador awards and feedback avenues.
Communication: Regular updates on pupil progress and events are provided.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents trust the school to handle issues effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are managed with high expectations and clear routines.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has significantly improved the school since last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; effective handling builds pupil trust.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive environment ensures all pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities like fencing, drama, and coding.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Structured support helps pupils balance both aspects.
Career Counselling Services: Broad careers curriculum enriches student employability skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Guided qualification choices ensure readiness.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Supportive curriculum adaptation for SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered for qualifications.
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About Us
The Lancaster Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 967 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 24% 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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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 26% |
| 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 | -0.78 | 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 | 33.0 | 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 | 24% | 31.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 45.79% | 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 | 9% | 33.82% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 13.79% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 20.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.67 | 3.02 | 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 | 87% | 88.77% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 24.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 13.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 28.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.73% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 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 | -0.95 | 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 | 34.9 | 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 | 23% | 34.06% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 47.71% | 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 | 22% | 30.97% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 14.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 21.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.94 | 3.03 | 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 | 86% | 87.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 26.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 12.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 28.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.05% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.86% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.73% | 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 | -1.22 | 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 | 29.5 | 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 | 18% 6 | 31.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 9 | 45.63% | 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 | 18% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 1 | 9.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 14.33% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.46 | 2.98 | 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 | - | 85% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.06% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.75% | 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 | -0.82 | 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 | 35.3 | 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 | 24% | 28.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 42.44% | 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 | 16% | 22.6% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.44% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 2.82 | 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 | - | 76.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.85% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 35.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.54% | 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 | - | 28.64% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.32% | 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 | - | 22.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.05% | 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 | - | 75.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 35.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.58% | 2.45% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Lancaster Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1