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Maltings Academy
- Secondary
- Witham CM8 1EP
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are clear about expected behaviour, with reduced learning disruptions and increased confidence in reporting bullying.
Academic Progress: Significant gaps in knowledge due to high staff turnover and lesson disruption.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Expectations of behaviour are not consistently high; lateness is improving.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent teaching due to staff absence; gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: 'Listening events' for parents to voice concerns positively.
Communication: Efforts to reassure parents about improvements are ongoing.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Tenacious approach to school improvement; additional resources for sustained enhancement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Policies to improve behaviour are well-communicated, leading to better conduct.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy; improvements in culture and behaviour noted.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective strategies in place; suspensions have fallen.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective, with established systems for pupil safety, though some pupils still feel unsafe due to past experiences.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Daily reviews address issues promptly, ensuring a safe environment, though legacy concerns persist among older pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support meets basic needs and is improving.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved communication and support for SEND pupils, though teacher adaptation support lacks detail.
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Maltings Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 949 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Key Objectives
1 To maintain Outstanding in all areas of the Academy
To sustain our ethos of care within a culture of professional development in which all learners thrive. To ensure that our Ofsted grading remains as Outstanding and the Sixth Form judgement moves from Good to Outstanding.
2 To attain Teaching School Status and National Leader in Education status to support other schools
The creation of a selfsustaining teaching school, sharing best practice and collaborating effectively with other schools/links.
3 Raising Standards and Accelerating Progress
To give all students the opportunity and encouragement to reach their full potential by raising standards in all areas of learning, challenging students to progress and be fully inclusive. Ensuring we build on their confidence and aspirations.
4 Growing the Sixth Form
To grow the student numbers in the Sixth Form to reach full capacity. This will enable a wider and more attractive curriculum to be offered to students from within the Witham catchment area and beyond and ensure students are on the right courses.
5 To establish Maltings Academy as an integral part of the community
To integrate Maltings Academy within the community by working with selected voluntary and charitable groups as well as the public and private sectors to jointly enhance outcomes for the benefit of the community.
6 Sustainability
To maintain into the future an outstanding school that is financially viable, attracts and retains the best teachers, staff and governors whilst ensuring that the fabric and fittings of the school are of the highest standards.
7 - Health and Safety
To provide a high level of safety and wellbeing and continually review and audit our performance to ensure our facilities are always an outstanding environment in which to study, work and visit
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1 To maintain Outstanding in all areas of the Academy
To sustain our ethos of care within a culture of professional development in which all learners thrive. To ensure that our Ofsted grading remains as Outstanding and the Sixth Form judgement moves from Good to Outstanding.
2 To attain Teaching School Status and National Leader in Education status to support other schools
The creation of a selfsustaining teaching school, sharing best practice and collaborating effectively with other schools/links.
3 Raising Standards and Accelerating Progress
To give all students the opportunity and encouragement to reach their full potential by raising standards in all areas of learning, challenging students to progress and be fully inclusive. Ensuring we build on their confidence and aspirations.
4 Growing the Sixth Form
To grow the student numbers in the Sixth Form to reach full capacity. This will enable a wider and more attractive curriculum to be offered to students from within the Witham catchment area and beyond and ensure students are on the right courses.
5 To establish Maltings Academy as an integral part of the community
To integrate Maltings Academy within the community by working with selected voluntary and charitable groups as well as the public and private sectors to jointly enhance outcomes for the benefit of the community.
6 Sustainability
To maintain into the future an outstanding school that is financially viable, attracts and retains the best teachers, staff and governors whilst ensuring that the fabric and fittings of the school are of the highest standards.
7 - Health and Safety
To provide a high level of safety and wellbeing and continually review and audit our performance to ensure our facilities are always an outstanding environment in which to study, work and visit
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.1 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 42% |
| 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 39% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 46.46% | 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 | 30% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.80 | 2.88 | 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 | 93% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.73% | 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 49% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 49.94% | 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 | 9% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 3.12 | 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% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.25% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 43 | 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 | 34% 6 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 7 | 47.05% | 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% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 5 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 8 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 3 | 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 | 95% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.01% | 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 44.7 | 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 | 40% 1 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 7 | 48.68% | 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% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 2 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 3.1 | 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 | 92% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.03% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 42.9 | 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 | 39% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 51.46% | 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 | 5% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 18.71% | 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 | 93% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3% | 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 | 26.47 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.97% | 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 | 49 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 39% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.11% | 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 | 21.38 4 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.22 3 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.48% | 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 | 68 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 29% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 8.33% | 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 | 17.79 3 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.60 7 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.8% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.76% | 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 | 20.62 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.21 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 9.13% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 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 | 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 | 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Maltings Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1