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Padgate Academy
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- Poulton-with-Fearnhead WA2 0LN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils are prepared well for the next stage of their education or training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The majority of pupils work hard to meet high expectations, contributing positively to a calm and orderly environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use suitable approaches to aid understanding.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide opportunities for training, support, and collaborative working.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are sometimes slow to address misconceptions, leading to gaps in student knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can contribute through various school ambassador roles and the school council.
Communication: Parents are encouraged to use Ofsted Parent View for feedback and complaints.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are valued and considered in school decisions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take effective action to tackle incidents of bullying, ensuring a safe environment.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented strategies to improve attendance and academic achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders take effective action against bullying, fostering a happy and safe school environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a diverse range of activities including trampolining, design club, and creative writing.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers support is provided from Year 7 to Year 11.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are fully included in school life and supported by highly trained staff.
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Padgate Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 630 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 30% 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 |
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B-
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B-
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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 | 17.2 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 98% | 38% |
| 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 37.8 | 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 | 30% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 45.37% | 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 | 28% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.76 | 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% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 85 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.29% | 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 38.2 | 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% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 51.17% | 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 | 35% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 3.17 | 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 | 93% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.41% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.56% | 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 | - | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.83 | 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 | - | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.08% | 2.75% |
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.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Padgate Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
