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The Rural Enterprise Academy
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The Rural Enterprise Academy
- Secondary
- Penkridge ST19 5PH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are making good progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school
Qualifications and Training: Staff value the training opportunities
Current Educational Practices: Limited opportunities to observe outstanding teaching elsewhere
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality teaching, but some activities do not challenge enough
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are extremely positive and involved
Communication: Staff communicate well with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are full of praise for the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders effectively handle concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have addressed areas for improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective, bullying is rare
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A strong culture for keeping pupils safe
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of enrichment activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support learning in the classroom
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well prepared for next stages
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective additional support for SEN pupils
Subjects Offered: Good progress in a range of subjects including mathematics and sciences
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The Rural Enterprise Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 229 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Rural Enterprise Academy is a cutting-edge educational facility that was created in response to community demand and the demands of top companies. Our mission is to inspire, support, and educate upcoming rural entrepreneurs. The local community and national employers have recognised the need to train young people for careers in these sectors, while also ensuring 13鈥�16 year olds study a broad range of subjects to prepare them for their future. These sectors offer many employment opportunities in land-based, rural, and environmental sustainability sectors. Every student's growth is important to us because we want them to realise their full potential. The cornerstone of what is needed for future employment is English and Math, so we offer substantial levels of support for everyone who needs it to obtain A*-C in these crucial disciplines. We also give children the option to combine academic subjects with learning about careers in order to prepare them for future working lives. Students benefit from first-hand job experience, the development of necessary skills to get them started, and the support they need to pursue their future successful careers thanks to our connections with South Staffordshire College, the NFU, and Veolia. What Our Parents Say is just one of the great amenities available to our students. The wisest move I ever made was to send my son to the Academy. He now has much more self-confidence, and he gets the best support possible. 12th year parent.
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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 | -0.42 | 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 | 34.1 | 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 | 19% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 41.8% | 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 | 0% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.73 | 2.66 | 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 | 87% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 61 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 5.06% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 37 | 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 | 25% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 45.03% | 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 | 0% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 2.81 | 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% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 45 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.87% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 44.2 | 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 | 25% 6 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 12 | 42.4% | 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 | 27% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 4 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.67 | 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 | 95% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 40 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.62% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 19% 4 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 11 | 40.56% | 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 | 31% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 2 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 2.6 | 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% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 56% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 22% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 15% | 3.1% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 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 | 15% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 44.95% | 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 | 38% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 12.6% | 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 | 96% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 52 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.65 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Rural Enterprise Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
