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Nova Hreod Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Nova Hreod Academy
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Nova Hreod Academy
- Secondary
- Central Swindon North SN2 2NQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils in all year groups are now making good progress across a broad range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The principal insists on high standards of behaviour and discipline across the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are subject specialists who understand their subjects well and have access to high-quality training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers meet often to discuss new ideas and regularly undertake high-quality training.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are keen to improve their skills and the majority are skilled in their practice, but some pupils are not engaged.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers a broad range of sporting and artistic opportunities.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates through the school's communication channels.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very complimentary about the improvements over the last two years.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The trust and school leaders have acted swiftly and with determination to address issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created a culture where staff reflect on their practice and improve it.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a strong and shared culture of safeguarding across the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils socialise and play together well, and they feel well looked after.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a broad range of sporting and artistic opportunities such as the school production and Combined Cadet Force.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils behave well outside lessons; site is free of litter.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some reduction in time spent on physical education is noted.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have access to good impartial careers guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The curriculum prepares students well for the next phase of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The leadership of the SEND team is improving, resulting in good progress for these pupils.
Subjects Offered: Older pupils can now take the English Baccalaureate range of GCSEs.
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About Us
Nova Hreod Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1037 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Drive We are driven, diligent, and aspirational, looking for constant progress. To ensure that everyone shines, we bring out the best in each person. We overcome obstacles to accomplish goals that may not have been feasible in the past. We have incredibly focused methods for teaching so that everyone can excel and accomplish at the highest levels. Integrity We are courteous, truthful, dependable, and compassionate. We treat one another and ourselves with respect. We encourage and test one another because helping one another improves our performance as a unit and shapes our character as individuals. We work diligently to improve ourselves daily and to bring out the best in one another. Scholarship We study, discuss, and put great information to use. We intentionally practise and are eager to learn. Our instructors are subject matter experts who have thoughtfully organised the knowledge they teach. They monitor our understanding as it develops and provide feedback that we may utilise to further our own expertise. We employ routines, form habits, and cultivate behaviours that help us succeed.
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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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 50% |
| 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 43.9 | 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 | 35% | 27.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 42.61% | 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 | 55% | 19.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 8.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 12.06% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.6 | 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 | 88% | 84.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 78.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 41.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 15.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 8.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.6% | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 48% | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 42.35% | 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 | 52% | 16.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 8.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 12.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.62 | 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 | 89% | 93.2% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 47.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 17.53% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 7.93% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.02 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 50% 2 | 21.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 2 | 35.94% | 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 | 30% | 15.53% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 4 | 5.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 10 | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 2.24 | 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% | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 90.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 43.22% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 22.44% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 5.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.56% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 52% 13 | 24.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 8 | 39.06% | 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 | 64% | 18.94% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 9 | 6.25% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 22 | 10.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.36 | 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 | 96% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 23.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 3.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.38% | 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 | -0.56 | 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 | 42.8 | 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 | 39% | 22.42% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 37.5% | 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 | 7% | 14.42% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 8.17% | 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% | 95.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 67.13% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 58.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 23.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nova Hreod Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
