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Southmoor Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are achieving well overall, with diminishing gaps between disadvantaged pupils and others
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and are keen to do well in lessons, though younger pupils sometimes lose focus
Qualifications and Training: Classroom practice is improving with good leadership of teaching
Current Educational Practices: Very enthusiastic younger teachers value the support provided
Strengths and Challenges: Support for teachers is appreciated, though some improvements still necessary in some lessons
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide range of extra-curricular activities available for involvement
Communication: Effective communication with parents, ensuring no safety concerns
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the help and guidance provided
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders frequently check with parents to ensure there are no safety concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Substantial improvements in teaching quality and pupil outcomes
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and staff handle issues effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good levels of personal and academic support, improved pupils' attendance
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 10 activities each day including sports and arts
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities develop new skills and socialise, supporting personal development
Career Counselling Services: Good careers advice for higher education courses applications
Preparation for Sixth Form: Wide range of 16 to 19 study programmes effectively prepare students
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good-quality support enables SEN pupils to achieve well
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered up to A level
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Southmoor Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1436 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Greetings from Southmoor Academy. We are a sizable, prosperous 11鈥�18 academy with a strong sense of belonging, aspiration, and accomplishment. Our motto, "Aspire, Achieve, Enjoy," reflects this. One of the non-religious schools in the city with the best performance is Southmoor, which serves as the multi-academy trust's principal sponsor. Southmoor's pursuit of academic success goes well beyond that. It's a school that encourages personal growth by giving its students the chance to discover and nurture their unique interests and abilities. As part of our extracurricular commitment, this may take the form of sports, the creative arts, after-school or lunchtime clubs, peer support, personal development, or a variety of frequent educational visits. Of course, none of this would be possible without the dedicated support of parents and governors and our excellent staff. I hope you'll find our website to be a helpful informational resource. Consider subscribing to my weekly blog if you want updates on a regular basis.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.30% | 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 | -0.56 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 40% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 42.88% | 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% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.69 | 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 | 89% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.85% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 54% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 48.17% | 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 | 59% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 3.1 | 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 | 91% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.16% | 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 38% 9 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 3 | 43.1% | 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 | 73% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 3 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 3 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.76 | 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 | 94% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5% | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 50.1 | 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 | 47% 10 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 8 | 43.68% | 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 | 70% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 14 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 6 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.87 | 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% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.36% | 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 | -0.02 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 37% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 49.53% | 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 | 60% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 19.2% | 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 | 94% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.75% | 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 | 35.88 | 31.36 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.37 | 32.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.30% | 13.08% | 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 | 103 | 429 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 68.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 8.4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.2% | 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 | 36.58 | 34.46 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.55 | 36.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.5% | 20.2% | 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 | 106 | 630 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 70.4% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 10.4% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.8% | 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 | 28.27 3 | 28.63 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.07 5 | 23.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 6.84% | 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 | 88 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 64.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 11.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 11.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.4% | 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 | 31.58 | 30.52 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.06 2 | 31.65 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 11.56% | 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 | 7 | 46.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 10.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.8% | 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 | 31.61 | 30.25 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.88 | 33.23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.8% | 14.96% | 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 | - | 72% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.75% | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southmoor Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
