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Outwood Academy Acklam
- Secondary
- Middlesbrough TS5 7JY
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress from below average starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most students behave well, with good attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: High expectations and well-planned lessons engage students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Broad enrichment activities engage students.
Communication: Academy communicates students' progress effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Outstanding leadership handles conflicts effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership ensures rapid improvement in teaching and outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe, and bullying incidents are rare and swiftly addressed.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of enrichment activities including pets' club and dodgeball.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive well-informed career advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well-prepared for next educational steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special needs receive very well-targeted support.
Subjects Offered: Provides a broad curriculum with good range of academic and vocational courses.
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Outwood Academy Acklam is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 1149 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 48% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 5.30% |
| 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 | -0.61 | 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 | 37.2 | 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 | 36% | 18.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 30.77% | 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 | 34% | 17.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 5.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 9.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 1.89 | 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 | 84% | 86.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 255 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 38.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 12.7% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 7.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.4% | 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 | -0.45 | 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 | 33% | 22% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 34.75% | 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 | 25% | 13.83% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 6.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 8.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.11 | 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% | 89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 253 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 43.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 13.7% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 6.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.9% | 2.13% |
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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 | 41 | 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 | 20.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 7 | 35.27% | 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 | 15% | 13.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 5.55% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 5 | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.13 | 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 | 90% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 37.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 18.78% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 6.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 22.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.78% | 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 | 41.4 | 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% 3 | 20% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 3 | 33% | 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 | 9% | 10.82% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 9 | 4.27% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 9 | 6.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 1.9 | 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 | 88% | 70.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 64.22% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 34.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 14.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 2.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.56% | 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 | 0.71 | 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 | 46 | 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 | 37% | 19% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 30.36% | 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 | 23% | 8.45% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 5.09% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 5.55% | 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 | 78% | 79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 122 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 67.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 44.44% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 16.89% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.33% | 2.45% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Outwood Academy Acklam
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
