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Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
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- Audley Rural ST7 8AP
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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: Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extra-curricular activities have restarted; pupils enjoy and sometimes lead them.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme in place, but KS3 pupils need better understanding of future opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND pupils is effective; they study the same curriculum as peers.
Subjects Offered: Range of subjects available at KS4; efforts to encourage studying modern foreign languages.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying dealt with quickly by staff; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective; focus on mental health and well-being.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use different strategies to help pupils know more and remember more.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have moved to a three-year KS3 and created comprehensive 'curriculum journeys'.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
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About Us
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 492 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 59% |
| 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 40.3 | 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 | 33% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 2% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 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 | 95% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 45.9 | 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% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 13% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 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 | 92% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.59 | 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 | 40.8 | 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 | 16% 10 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 1 | 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 | 38% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 1 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 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 | 92% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.26 | 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 | 43.8 | 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 | 26% | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 13% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 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 | 95% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
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 | 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 Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
