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Stephenson Academy
- Secondary
- Stantonbury MK14 6AX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | 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 make strong progress from starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils show positive attitudes towards learning.
Qualifications and Training: High expectations and strong relationships with pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Regular safeguarding training and updates.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not use EHC plans effectively; improvements needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong careers guidance and support.
Communication: Effective family-support links.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents satisfied with strong SEMH support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge and support senior leaders well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Reviewing writing strategy to improve attitudes towards writing.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective procedures and swift responses to bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective SEMH support; pupils learn how to keep safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities in fishing, motor vehicle maintenance, and construction.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Curriculum tailored to diverse needs and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced classrooms for vocational subjects.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers guidance; increased apprenticeship access.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Good progress in a range of subjects including art and horticulture.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Therapeutic support for SEMH needs; EHC plan usage inconsistency.
Subjects Offered: Variety including English, mathematics, fish husbandry, and motor vehicle maintenance.
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Stephenson Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 121 students from age 9-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 9-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.2 | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 48% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 14.20% |
| 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 | -1.37 | 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 | 8.4 | 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 | 0% | 27.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 20.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 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 | 81% | 93.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 56% | 87.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 25.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 31% | 25.88% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 25% | 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 | -1.77 | 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 | 11.1 | 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 | 0% | 24.3% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 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 | 0% | 17.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.61% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.42 | 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 | 63% | 93.44% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 177 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 90.13% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 25.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 31% | 26.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | -1.96 | 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 | 9.8 | 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 | 0% | 26.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 24.95% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 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 | 60% | 93.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 154 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 89.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.4% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 26.87% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 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 | -2.2 | 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 | 10.1 | 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 | 0% | 25.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 22.84% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.34 | 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 | 58% | 87.07% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 82.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 19.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 25% | 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 | -2.48 | 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 | 9.9 | 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 | 0% | 31.81% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 31.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 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 | 69% | 79.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 152 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 53.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.47% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 38% | 12.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.73% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stephenson Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
