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Red House Academy
- Secondary
- Sunderland SR5 5LN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Older pupils received a poor education in the past. They are now getting lots of extra help as they prepare for GCSE examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave well. This is because the staff and pupils are respectful of one another.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders have successfully recruited the teachers they needed.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are well organised. They work together to prepare interesting lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Some pupils still struggle with basic arithmetic and need more practice at times tables.
Communication: There are numerous posters around the school for reporting concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have much more confidence now in the support the school provides.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school recently put on a production of Cinderella.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: When leaders need to act, they take prompt action.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have broadened the range of subjects available and transformed behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying have reduced dramatically. Staff sort it out when reported.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders systematically identify and check on the school鈥檚 more vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: The staff provide a good range of extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers are going the 鈥榚xtra mile鈥� to help Year 11 pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Ambitious plans to provide more trips out of school to places of interest.
Career Counselling Services: Coupled with a good careers programme, has raised pupils鈥� aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many older pupils now want to go on to a sixth form and to university.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders systematically identify and keep detailed records for vulnerable pupils.
Subjects Offered: Leaders have introduced subjects such as French, music, and drama.
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About Us
Red House Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 464 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.7 | - | 10.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 98% | 0% |
| 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 | -0.50 | 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 | 38.4 | 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% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 42.88% | 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% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.40 | 2.69 | 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 | 85% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.85% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 56% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 48.17% | 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 | 17% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 3.1 | 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% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.16% | 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 43% 20 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 13 | 43.1% | 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 | 0% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 2.76 | 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 | 88% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5% | 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 | -0.85 | 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 | 34.8 | 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 | 23% 2 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 12 | 43.68% | 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 | 18% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.62 | 2.87 | 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% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.36% | 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 | -1.24 | 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 | 33.2 | 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 | 21% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 49.53% | 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 | 8% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 19.2% | 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 | 86% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.75% | 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 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Red House Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1