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Mildenhall College Academy
- Secondary
- Mildenhall IP28 7JX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and have positive attitudes to learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils consistently achieve highly, including those with SEND
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships, calm and friendly atmosphere
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Regular checks on the quality of teaching with support when needed.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are skilled at supporting literacy
Current Educational Practices: Ambitious curriculum in most subjects
Strengths and Challenges: Minority of teachers do not consistently provide challenging work.
Strengths and Challenges: Some areas need better curriculum planning
Opportunities for Involvement: Positive about information on progress and involvement.
Communication: Parents receive clear information about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Large majority of parents are positive about the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many opportunities to be involved
Communication: High levels of support for absenteeism
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate ambitious curriculum
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively manage conflicts and address concerns swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Targeted plans in place for identified improvement areas.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective trust support with robust attendance tackling
Actions for Quality Improvement: Embedding of ambitious curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective policies and swift actions ensure safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High priority is given to safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Calm, friendly atmosphere with peer mentoring
Managing Bullying and Safety: New behaviour policy not fully embedded
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide variety of extra-curricular trips and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive system for balancing responsibilities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs like chess and singing
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many opportunities develop interests
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive sufficient information for next stages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are confident about making informed choices.
Career Counselling Services: Supportive skills for life lessons
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum supports transition to sixth form
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers plan sequences of learning that meet individual needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Consistent high achievement for pupils with SEND
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects with strengths in mathematics, science and literacy.
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Mildenhall College Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 1330 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Academy Transformation Trust family of academies includes Mildenhall Academy. Every child, in our opinion, matters and merits a top-notch education. Our staff has first-hand experience in how to improve education for schools, students, and teachers. According to us, collaborating closely among schools to exchange best practises will ensure that every child in the UK has the best opportunity at success in life. To make this goal a reality, we founded ATT. We collaborate with our expanding family of primary and secondary academies and providers of further education in the Midlands, East of England, and South East as a not-for-profit trust. To guarantee that every child leaves our academies with everything they need to realise their full potential, it is our objective to offer the very best education to all students and the highest degree of support for our staff.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.00% | - | 26.30% |
| 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 34% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 41.83% | 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 | 63% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.77 | 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% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.76% | 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 | 42.1 | 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% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 41.74% | 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 | 56% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.84 | 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 | 97% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.46% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 45 | 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 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 6 | 42.5% | 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 | 69% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 8 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 14 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 3.05 | 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% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.27% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 42.2 | 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 | 33% 2 | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 4 | 43.5% | 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 | 39% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 12 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 10 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 3.05 | 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 | 93% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.98% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 44.2 | 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 | 35% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 43.98% | 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 | 49% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 11.63% | 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 | 94% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.39% | 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 | 25.98 | 27.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.87 | 28.39 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.00% | 11.94% | 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 | 63 | 240 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 49.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.05% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 28.95% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.09% | 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 | 27.85 | 29.83 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.43 | 29.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 14.39% | 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 | 106 | 314 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 53.1% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.14% | 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 | 28.72 3 | 27.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.48 1 | 28.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.1% | 11.89% | 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 | 99 | 278 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 51.19% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.9% | 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 | 25.57 1 | 27.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.08 2 | 27.94 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.1% | 11.35% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 34 | 49.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.81% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 23.19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.43% | 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 | 26.29 | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.9 | 27.01 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.18% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 26.46% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.25% | 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 Mildenhall College Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
