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University Academy Keighley - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
University Academy Keighley
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University Academy Keighley
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- Keighley BD20 6EB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and enjoy school, producing good-quality work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in class and around the school has improved significantly. Pupils are polite, respectful, and have positive attitudes towards their learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff morale is high and leaders support staff effectively in developing their skills.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have taken teachers' workload into account when making changes. Teachers use assessment skilfully to overcome misconceptions.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders and governors have worked together with an outstanding school, improving the curriculum and quality of education.
Communication: The school's safeguarding team has very good links with parents, external agencies, and local primary schools.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents and carers are impressed by how rapidly the school has improved.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders make sure that they carry out the necessary checks on staff to ensure safety.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The executive headteacher, headteacher, and other leaders are making a real difference, supporting staff in developing their skills.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying quickly. Pupils feel safe and know that staff will help them if they have any worries.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding with effective support for the most vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: More than half of the pupils take part in extra activities after school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported and can access all curriculum subjects.
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About Us
University Academy Keighley is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 762 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 26% 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 |
B-
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | - | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 98% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 16.00% |
| 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 26% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 48.39% | 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 | 4% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 3.14 | 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 | 92% | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.87% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 32% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 48.04% | 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 | 10% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 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 | 91% | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.06% | 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 | -0.2 | 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 | 36.5 | 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 | 26% | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 1 | 42.88% | 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 | 8% | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.7 | 2.88 | 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 | 100 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.29% | 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 | -0.04 | 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 | 37.1 | 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% 4 | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 7 | 42.77% | 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 | 10% | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 4 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 4 | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 2.9 | 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 | 94% | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 36.8 | 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 | 30% | 24.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 38.92% | 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 | 13% | 25.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 14.06% | 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 | 91% | 94.53% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 66.87% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 24.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 53% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.93% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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.
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.
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 | 28.38 5 | 26.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.63 | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 9.59% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.06% | 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 | 23.26 | 20.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 19.09 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.13% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 17.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 12.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.07% | 4.23% |
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14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at University Academy Keighley
Local authority ratio 20 : 1