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The Westwood Academy
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn knowledge to be creative but some subjects lack essential content
Behaviour and Attitudes: Conduct in lessons is generally strong but attendance needs improvement
Strengths and Challenges: Support for SEND pupils improving but not all teachers adapt lessons well
Communication: Focused on mentoring sessions, communication needs consistency
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff act on bullying reports and move quickly on safeguarding concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders committed to improving attendance and curriculum quickly
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying can happen but staff reduce it upon reports
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Regular training for safeguarding responsibilities
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision is a real strength, high priority
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students enjoy studies, confident and aspirational
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND provision improving but needs more consistent access to all subjects
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The Westwood Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 915 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are honoured that you think highly of The Westwood Academy as a potential secondary school for your child.
Because I have complete faith in the teaching this school provides, I joined the Academy more than 5 years ago, and I was selected to the position of head of school in 2019.
Our goal is to give every kid the chance to pursue their love of learning and to give them experiences outside of the classroom that will enable them to find their place in the world.
An outstanding group of support staff members who are actively involved in your child's educational journey provide them with more than adequate support.
Our work is still held in high regard by the Department for Education, Ofsted, our local authority's education team, and schools that come to learn more about what we do.
You are probably aware that we have once again received the distinctions of "impeccable" (Coventry Local Authority, 2015), "Good with numerous excellent aspects," and "outstanding for ICT" from Ofsted (October 2017).
We have strong working links with the University of Warwick because of our location, which is advantageous for all of our kids.
Many parents are also aware that the DfE decided to create a Multi Academy Trust in July 2018 with the exceptional Kenilworth School as the lead. This partnership was formally entered into in January 2019 and we have been working closely with Kenilworth since then. These relationships are only strengthening.
A special bond between your child, our school, and you as parents is essential to our success, I should add.
Only if we get this right will we be able to have a truly successful education.
I'm eager to get to know you and collaborate with you in the future.
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Because I have complete faith in the teaching this school provides, I joined the Academy more than 5 years ago, and I was selected to the position of head of school in 2019.
Our goal is to give every kid the chance to pursue their love of learning and to give them experiences outside of the classroom that will enable them to find their place in the world.
An outstanding group of support staff members who are actively involved in your child's educational journey provide them with more than adequate support.
Our work is still held in high regard by the Department for Education, Ofsted, our local authority's education team, and schools that come to learn more about what we do.
You are probably aware that we have once again received the distinctions of "impeccable" (Coventry Local Authority, 2015), "Good with numerous excellent aspects," and "outstanding for ICT" from Ofsted (October 2017).
We have strong working links with the University of Warwick because of our location, which is advantageous for all of our kids.
Many parents are also aware that the DfE decided to create a Multi Academy Trust in July 2018 with the exceptional Kenilworth School as the lead. This partnership was formally entered into in January 2019 and we have been working closely with Kenilworth since then. These relationships are only strengthening.
A special bond between your child, our school, and you as parents is essential to our success, I should add.
Only if we get this right will we be able to have a truly successful education.
I'm eager to get to know you and collaborate with you in the future.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 98% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.60% | 35.00% | 11.90% |
| 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 | -0.37 | 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 | 40.2 | 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 | 38% | 33.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 49.38% | 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 | 14% | 28.86% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 15.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 3.16 | 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 | 90% | 91.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 84.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 41.42% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.25% | 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 40% | 35.8% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 50.77% | 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 | 22% | 29.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.87% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 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 | 89% | 90.58% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.42% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 32.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 44.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.46% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 41 | 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 | 33% 4 | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 4 | 39.85% | 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 | 23% | 27.08% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 8.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 2 | 13.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.69 | 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 | 89% | 90.71% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 34.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 38.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.12% | 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 | -0.2 | 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 | 38.7 | 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 | 29% 4 | 22.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 10 | 36.36% | 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 | 17% | 23.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 9 | 7.04% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 4 | 11.28% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 2.35 | 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 | 89% | 92.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 83 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 78.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 28.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 40.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.29% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.76% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.24% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 42.8 | 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 | 33% | 24.35% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 38.3% | 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 | 16% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.04% | 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 | 92% | 83.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 55.79% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 33.93% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 43.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.71% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.14% | 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 | 27.96 | 27.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.3 | 26.22 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.60% | 12.84% | 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 | 25 | 120 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 66% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.15% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 15.1% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 24% | 10.25% | 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 | 35.86 | 32.55 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.44 | 32.08 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.7% | 15.94% | 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 | 20 | 152 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 60.4% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 12.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.75% | 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 | 29.86 5 | 27.62 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.17 | 25.86 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.0% | 11.75% | 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 | 20 | 114 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 61.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 25% | 9.06% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 14.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 8.75% | 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 | 24.73 1 | 25.31 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 2 | 24.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.86% | 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 | 4 | 12.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 13.19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.06% | 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 | 23.86 | 22.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.1 | 21.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 7.83% | 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 | 5 | 15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 7.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.07% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.79% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 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 | 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Westwood Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1