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Landau Forte Academy, Amington
- Secondary
- Tamworth B77 4FF
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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: Pupils benefit from a good-quality education and are well prepared for the next stage of their education
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well in and out of lessons, but inconsistent behavior strategies can affect learning
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use effective strategies to support learning
Current Educational Practices: Teachers revisit specific vocabulary and concepts regularly for understanding
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders ensure consistent teaching approaches; some subjects need more detailed curriculums
Communication: School uses multiple mechanisms to keep parents informed
Opportunities for Involvement: Work is continuing to improve the school's engagement with all families
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents recognize positive changes, but some remain unconvinced
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Adults help when pupils are worried about academic or personal issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have significantly strengthened the curriculum in all subjects
Managing Bullying and Safety: If bullying happens, adults listen and take action
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; staff well-trained in identifying risks
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support for balancing academic responsibilities with extracurriculars
Career Counselling Services: Extensive careers education highly appreciated by students
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective preparation for sixth form noted
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs are helped through targeted support
Subjects Offered: Key stage 4 pupils can choose to study a wide range of subjects
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About Us
Landau Forte Academy, Amington is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 941 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As you are aware, I took over as Principal of Landau Forte Academy Amington this week. I wanted to introduce myself to you right away and I'm excited to see you in person soon. I am incredibly proud of my appointment, and I understand that it is my, the staff, and senior leaders' duty to ensure that every student receives an excellent education. Through solid ties to our community and a spirit of collaboration, we will create our success.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 22% |
| 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 | -0.40 | 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 | 42.0 | 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 | 39% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 41.8% | 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 | 47% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.66 | 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% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.06% | 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 42.6 | 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 | 35% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 45.03% | 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 | 35% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.81 | 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 | 88% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.4 | 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 | 38.6 | 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 | 24% | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 13 | 42.4% | 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% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 2 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 2.67 | 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% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.62% | 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 | -0.31 | 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 | 40.8 | 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% 7 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 1 | 40.56% | 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% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 2.6 | 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 | 97% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.1% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 31% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 44.95% | 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% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.6% | 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 | 95% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.78% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Landau Forte Academy, Amington
Local authority ratio 19 : 1