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Outwood Academy Shafton
- Secondary
- Shafton S72 8RE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress overall.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Standards of behaviour are high due to the rigorous implementation of the school鈥檚 code of conduct.
Qualifications and Training: Effective professional development supports improvements in teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that teachers receive good-quality professional development, much of which is bespoke to their individual needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is increasingly strong and effective across the school, but some variability remains at key stage 3.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders take further steps with parents to make attendance at school a greater priority.
Communication: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe through 鈥楲ife鈥� lessons and assemblies.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are relentless in their determination to see pupils succeed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have established a culture of high aspirations and rigorous implementation of the school鈥檚 code of conduct.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly by adults.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is an extensive extra-curricular enrichment programme including sport, drama, singing, and journalism.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils speak with confidence about balancing academics and extracurricular opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: School secures funding to help more able pupils progress to quality universities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are increasingly well prepared for their next steps with appropriate further education or training opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders make effective use of additional funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, supporting their wide-ranging and specialist needs.
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About Us
Outwood Academy Shafton is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1382 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 15.1 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 36% |
| 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 | -0.61 | 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 | 40.2 | 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 | 34% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 40.56% | 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 | 33% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.51 | 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% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 6.31% | 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 39% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 41% | 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 | 30% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.6 | 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% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.69% | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 39% 3 | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 2 | 37.58% | 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 | 9% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 2 | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.2 | 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% | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.14% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 41.5 | 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 | 36% 5 | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 3 | 32.58% | 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% | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 4 | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 3 | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 1.82 | 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% | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.5% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 42.7 | 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 | 41% | 24.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 36.44% | 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 | 19% | 17.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 8.33% | 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 | - | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Outwood Academy Shafton
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
