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Sir Herbert Leon Academy
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- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford MK2 3HQ
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Calmer school; reduced bullying incidents
Academic Progress: Teaching is inconsistent across the school
Behaviour and Attitudes: Disruptive behaviour interrupts learning regularly
Academic Progress: Pupils not learning enough; curriculum not high or ambitious
Current Educational Practices: Consistent classroom expectations improve behavior
Qualifications and Training: Current staff feel supported by leaders
Current Educational Practices: Staff use short activities in lessons to help pupils identify skills
Strengths and Challenges: Staff find feedback process over-burdensome
Qualifications and Training: More training needed in adaptive teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils happier with fair sanctions; still needs curriculum improvement
Communication: Parents appreciate expanded pastoral support
Parent Satisfaction: Parents pleased with attendance help
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can refer to Ofsted Parent View for opinions
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvements in safeguarding, supported by trust leaders
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have not handled safeguarding concerns effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders must improve systems to safeguard pupils
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Student action panels help challenging behavior
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safer, confident to report issues
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff trained well in safeguarding
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils lack confidence in how staff deal with bullying
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding records lack detail and precision
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, education, advice and guidance are effective
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils have ambitious plans for next steps
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision improving
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for pupils with SEND in lessons is too varied
Managing and Supporting SEND: Foundations in place but staff needs more training
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects in key stage 3
Extracurricular Offerings: Five-year cultural activities pledge underway
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About Us
Sir Herbert Leon Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 652 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate 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 |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 9.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 48% | - |
| 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 | -0.72 | 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 | 33.4 | 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 | 24% | 27.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 40.43% | 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% | 20.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 6.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 10.7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.69 | 2.42 | 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 | 74% | 93.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 87.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 25.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 36.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 25.88% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.44% | 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 | -0.67 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 37% | 24.3% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 35.39% | 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 | 11% | 17.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 10.61% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 2.27 | 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 | 87% | 93.44% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 177 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 90.13% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 25.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 37.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 26.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.38% | 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 | -1.08 | 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 | 33.5 | 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 | 16% 1 | 26.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 4 | 40.37% | 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 | 16% | 24.95% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 8.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 2 | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.69 | 2.53 | 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 | 93% | 93.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 154 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 89.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 39.4% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 26.87% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.87% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 15% 5 | 25.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 14 | 37.42% | 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 | 11% | 22.84% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 4 | 8.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 5 | 11.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 2.26 | 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 | 89% | 87.07% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 19.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.73% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 20% | 31.81% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 47% | 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 | 10% | 31.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 15.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 17.06% | 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 | 92% | 79.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 152 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 53.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 17.47% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 40.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.73% | 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.
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 | - | 27.91 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.73 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.36% | 17.7% |
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 | 85 | 222 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 62.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 25% | 10.58% | 10.69% |
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 | 23.09 7 | 26.5 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.81 | 25.41 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.72% | 13.07% |
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 | 84 | 236 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 20% | 58.64% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 49% | 23.45% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 8.36% | 8.8% |
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 | 16.25 1 | 25.72 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.04 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.78% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 25.27% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 46% | 15.36% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.55% | 4.22% |
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 | 15.95 | 25.82 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.39% | 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 | 15 | 37.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.64% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 22% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.27% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st 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 | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1