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Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
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- Welbourn LN5 0PA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are on track to achieve ambitious targets.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully and conduct themselves well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have received considerable additional training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan lessons well, set work at the right level, and use questioning effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Some inconsistency in the quality of teaching across subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are supportive and positive about the school.
Communication: Parents are kept informed about their child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents have a positive view and support the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership addresses concerns promptly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have clear plans to address areas for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with swiftly and appropriately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding exists in the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are supported in balancing academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Termly reviews and better training for sixth form teachers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Wider range of courses suited to students' needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for SEND pupils is a strength, and they make good progress.
Subjects Offered: A robust range of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered.
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Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 1028 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 78% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.20% | - | 18.30% |
| 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 | 0.00 | 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 | 44.5 | 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 | 39% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 45.91% | 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 | 47% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.95 | 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 | 96% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.48% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 46.7 | 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% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 47.6% | 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 | 44% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.03 | 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 | 94% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 35% 9 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 2 | 48.84% | 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 | 49% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 6 | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 9 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 3.19 | 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% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.78% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 41.1 | 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 | 26% 5 | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 50.37% | 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 | 41% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 8 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 7 | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 3.29 | 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% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.24% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 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% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 49.43% | 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 | 50% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 19.89% | 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% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.04% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 24.76 | 30.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.02 | 31.14 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.20% | 12.57% | 13.67% |
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 | 60 | 136 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 62.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 7.08% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 19.66% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.71% | 9.05% |
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 | 28.87 | 32.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 32.43 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 16.47% | 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 | 44 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 64.47% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.53% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 16.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.84% | 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 | 21.36 4 | 30.12 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.27 4 | 30.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.6% | 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 | 36 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 61.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 18.66% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.16% | 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 | 25.69 2 | 28.35 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.79 3 | 29.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 11.4% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 20.21% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.55% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 3.74% | 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 | 27.03 | 27.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.54 | 29.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 11.38% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 24.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.35% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
