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Southfields Academy
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- Wandsworth SW18 5JU
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Rigorous monitoring in Key Stage 4 shows exceptional progress for Years 10 and 11; Key Stage 3 progress is slower
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and are respectful of peers and adults; they enjoy taking on responsibilities
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers plan engaging lessons with imaginative resources and check understanding regularly
Current Educational Practices: Teachers often review students' prior learning to ensure no misconceptions
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not use assessment information accurately to plan challenging tasks for high-ability students
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers have access to online information on their children's progress
Communication: Effective communication through online platforms and regular updates
Parent Satisfaction: Very few responses to the online questionnaire (Parent View), indicating limited feedback from parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders ensure a safe environment with security personnel and cameras
Actions for Quality Improvement: High expectations from leadership and governors; personalized programs for different student groups
Managing Bullying and Safety: Very little bullying, dealt with appropriately; security measures in place
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Assemblies on internet safety; a safe and inclusive environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Abundant enrichment activities and clubs available daily
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encouragement to participate in clubs and booster classes
Career Counselling Services: Guidance for GCSE options and career choices with inputs from outside speakers
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students make good progress and achieve well
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialized teaching and a dedicated hearing-impaired unit for 15 students
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects and many enrichment activities cater to individual needs
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Southfields Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1275 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Southfields Academy's sixth form is a fun and rewarding place to study. Our A level exam scores are on an accelerated increasing trend, and our vocational programmes continue to provide excellent results. With the knowledge and abilities necessary to accomplish your personal and professional objectives, our study programmes are designed to help you grow as a full person. All of our students are urged to recognise their potential and work hard to hone their talents. We constantly monitor the status of our sixth form graduates each year; over 95% go on to successful destinations like college, work, or apprenticeships. This is far higher than the national average. to provide you with a curriculum that has been thoughtfully crafted to support many career pathways and enable the most flexibility and choice; to hold you to progressively higher standards of instruction and assistance; to push you to obtain the best grades possible in your coursework; to motivate you to take part in enrichment activities that will boost your fun and personal growth; to assist you in acquiring maturity and responsibility while motivating you to effectively impact the school's culture; to assist you in acquiring the knowledge and self-control required for adult life. This website will provide you with some valuable details about our sixth form, but I really hope you will come and visit us in person to experience everything we have to offer. Contact the Academy's sixth form office if you have any inquiries.
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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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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.60% | 35.00% | 4.70% |
| 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 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 | 43% | 28.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 37.69% | 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 | 15% | 30.46% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 19.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.78 | 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 | 97% | 95.81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 109 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 94.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 19.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 45.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 26.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 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 | 0.41 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 50% | 30.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 38.77% | 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 | 20% | 31.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 16.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 22.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 2.88 | 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% | 96.69% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 105 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 96% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 19.69% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 45.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 29.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.38% | 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 | 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 | 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 | 40% 2 | 25.83% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 10 | 37.17% | 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 | 24% | 28.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 12.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 3 | 18.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.66 | 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 | 96% | 89.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 95 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 22.88% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 42.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.19% | 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 42% 10 | 26.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 7 | 36.96% | 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 | 20% | 27% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 1 | 13.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 18.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.67 | 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 | 97% | 78.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 61.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 13.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 43.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.77% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.54% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.54% | 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 | 0.42 | 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 | 44.6 | 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 | 32% | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 41.27% | 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 | 22% | 31.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 18.45% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 20.73% | 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% | 79.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 215 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 49.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 16.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 43.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.15% | 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 | 29.41 | 35.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.06 | 35.94 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.60% | 20.34% | 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 | 165 | 167 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 69.18% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 1.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 13.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9% | 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 | 32.9 | 38.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.94 | 38.24 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 21.54% | 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 | 258 | 172 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 72.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 1.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 9.91% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10% | 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 | 28.02 3 | 32.47 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.19 6 | 32.88 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 17.49% | 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 | 168 | 178 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 68.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.1% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 11.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 10.1% | 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 | 31.92 | 32.44 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.05 4 | 33.28 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.6% | 17.98% | 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 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 48 | 21.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 10.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.3% | 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 | 31.5 | 32.07 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.95 | 34.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 18.77% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 20.2% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 12.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 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 Southfields Academy
Local authority ratio 15 : 1
