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Woodham Academy
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- Great Aycliffe DL5 4AX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making strong progress across key stages 3 and 4 and across a broad range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well at school, have positive attitudes to learning, and feel safe.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and value their professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide both whole-school and personalized opportunities for staff to sharpen their teaching skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers鈥� positive relationships support pupils鈥� strong progress, but occasionally miss opportunities to challenge further.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved in the school community through various activities and events.
Communication: The school communicates well with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils trust staff and are cared for very well, indicating high parent satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders address conflicts and concerns promptly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders use information from their checks on teaching and pupils鈥� progress to make further improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with promptly by staff. Safety protocols are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupil welfare and safety effectively; pupils feel safe and well-cared for.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of visits and after-school clubs enriches pupils鈥� wider learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular commitments well.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn about a variety of employment sectors and further education routes.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Funding for pupils with special educational needs is used effectively supporting their strong progress.
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Woodham Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1038 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 48% | 30% |
| 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 | -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 | 47.2 | 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 | 42% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 44% | 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 | 39% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.91 | 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 | 95% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.97% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 50.5 | 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 | 45% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 46.6% | 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 | 34% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 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 | 88% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.1 | 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 | 49.9 | 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 | 49% 15 | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 6 | 39.28% | 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 | 45% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 9 | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 10 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.5 | 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 | 96% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.67% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 34% 12 | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 37.27% | 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 | 39% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 6 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 1 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.39 | 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 | 92% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 0.95% | 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 46% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 32.1% | 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 | 64% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 12.03% | 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 | 93% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.95% | 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodham Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
