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Manshead CofE Academy
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- Caddington LU1 4BB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' learning helps them to develop personally, as well as academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in the school has improved 'massively' since opening.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training is a high priority, including support for early career teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders and staff have created a well-considered curriculum across the school.
Strengths and Challenges: A few curriculum subject plans are less well developed, e.g., in music and computing.
Opportunities for Involvement: Positive relationships with pupils, students and families are a strong feature.
Communication: Pupils, sixth-form students, and parents sharing their views with inspectors said that behaviour in the school has improved 鈥榤assively鈥�.
Parent Satisfaction: While most parents are positive about their children's experiences, a few do not feel their children's needs are routinely met.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: When things go wrong, pupils are certain that staff will help them.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The focus on positive behaviours creates an environment in which pupils and sixth-form students can achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying does not happen often; when it does, action is taken to sort it out.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Significant improvements in behaviour and attendance since the school opened.
Extracurricular Offerings: The return of after-school clubs and sports is welcomed by many pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students act as good role models for younger pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have access to impartial careers education, information, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: More pupils are staying on in the school's sixth form at the end of Year 11.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is well thought out in all year groups.
Subjects Offered: Pupils access a full range of subjects from Year 7 to Year 9 and choose wide-ranging courses in Years 10 and 11.
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Manshead CofE Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1118 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Students doing GCSE History in Years 10 and 11 braved blizzard-like weather to travel to Berlin and tour the city, which makes up a significant portion of their coursework.
To further their understanding of the years 1933鈥�1945 in Germany, students visited Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Wannsee, the Olympic Stadium, the Gestapo Headquarters, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
In order to help them understand the larger context of their Superpowers curriculum, students were also given the opportunity to explore underground bunkers and the Berlin Wall.
The city itself provides unique insights into the Second World War and the Cold War, with landmarks like the Holocaust Memorial serving as a reminder of the crimes and repercussions on civilian life, as well as the underground nuclear bunkers.
The Manshead group's 2018 trip to Berlin was beautiful and enlightening.
Overall, the expedition was a fun and educational excursion that helped me learn more about Berlin's history and the significant events that have occurred there.
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To further their understanding of the years 1933鈥�1945 in Germany, students visited Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Wannsee, the Olympic Stadium, the Gestapo Headquarters, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
In order to help them understand the larger context of their Superpowers curriculum, students were also given the opportunity to explore underground bunkers and the Berlin Wall.
The city itself provides unique insights into the Second World War and the Cold War, with landmarks like the Holocaust Memorial serving as a reminder of the crimes and repercussions on civilian life, as well as the underground nuclear bunkers.
The Manshead group's 2018 trip to Berlin was beautiful and enlightening.
Overall, the expedition was a fun and educational excursion that helped me learn more about Berlin's history and the significant events that have occurred there.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 98% | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.80% | 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 | 39.6 | 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 | 31% | 24.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 38.24% | 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 | 12% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 5.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 2.3 | 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 | 95% | 94.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 87.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 33.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 2.25% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.69% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.19% | 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 | -0.7 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 24% | 27.43% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 43.24% | 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 | 12% | 24.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 12.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.57 | 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 | 95% | 93.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.25% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 33.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 34.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 2.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.88% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 40.7 | 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 | 30% 3 | 32.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 48.94% | 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 | 62% | 28.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 1 | 14.72% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 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 | - | 93.43% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.36% | 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 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 | 27% | 27.39% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 44.17% | 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 | 57% | 29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.11% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 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 | - | 85.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.92% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.15% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 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 | - | 27.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.56% | 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 | - | 24% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.78% | 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 | - | 84.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 186 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.69% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.23% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.85% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 35.19 | 23.86 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.56 | 23.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.80% | 8.74% | 13.67% |
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 | 41 | 111 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 59.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 24.8% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 5.4% | 9.05% |
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 | 37.38 | 31.45 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38 | 32.37 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 11.32% | 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 | 67 | 111 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 53.1% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 26.7% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.4% | 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 | 31.13 | 29.09 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.62 1 | 26.96 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.4% | 8.47% | 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 | - | 130 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 11.89% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.78% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.44% | 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 | 31.30 | 27.73 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.18 | 29.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 10.09% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.89% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.78% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 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 | - | 22.38 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.62 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.09% | 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 | - | 24.78% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.89% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.56% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Manshead CofE Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1