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Westlands Academy
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- Thornaby TS17 9RA
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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 |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress and leave well prepared for further education, training or employment
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop positive attitudes and are taught the values of tolerance and respect
Qualifications and Training: Staff have opportunities to develop their knowledge and improve their practices
Current Educational Practices: Comprehensive professional development and training for staff provided
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers plan engaging activities and challenge pupils effectively
Communication: Parents spoke highly about safeguarding and support
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value the high-quality support their children receive
Opportunities for Involvement: No responses recorded on Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and academy trust set high expectations and manage performance robustly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong focus on improving educational quality and outcomes
Managing Bullying and Safety: Zero tolerance on bullying; incidents recorded systematically
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of helping pupils and protecting them from harm
Extracurricular Offerings: Effective vocational centre and partnerships with training providers
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils develop confidence and independence through creative subjects
Career Counselling Services: High-quality guidance about further education, training, and employment
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils knowledgeable about post-16 options and make informed choices
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan
Subjects Offered: Wide range of academic and vocational subjects including art, design, catering, and digital photography
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Westlands Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 83 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 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 | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.5 | 15.1 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 48% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -2.40 | 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 | 4.4 | 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% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 46.24% | 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% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.97 | 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 | 56% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 44% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.2% | 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 | -2.87 | 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 | 6.4 | 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% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.33% | 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% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 3.23 | 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 | 30% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 30% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 10% | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.14% | 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 | -2.58 | 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 | 5.8 | 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% | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 52% | 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% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 3.1 | 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 | 38% | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 31% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.17% | 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 | -2.02 | 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 | 9.5 | 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 | 0% | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.94% | 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% | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.95 | 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 | 45% | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 30% | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 15% | 3.17% | 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 | -1.89 | 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 | 7.4 | 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% | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42% | 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% | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.06% | 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 | 40% | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 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 | 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 | 22nd 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 - 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westlands Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1