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- Yate BS37 4DX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils build knowledge over time but sometimes misconceptions are not quickly corrected.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are considerate and respectful; arrive promptly to lessons and work without distraction.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and are confident in discussing curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: Effective use of educational research and professional development to design curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge but need more opportunities for pupils to discuss content.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school encourages parent support of its ambitious vision.
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and well-informed about school aims.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school鈥檚 aims.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are responsive and take appropriate action when concerns are raised.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious vision shared by staff; effective curriculum design using educational research.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff training ensures pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy participating in choir and sports groups.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff keen to acknowledge achievements; supports balance.
Career Counselling Services: Useful careers information and guidance; prioritised for SEND pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Inclusive sixth form; increasing SEND students following courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Ambitious curriculum; well-informed teachers with specialist strategies.
Subjects Offered: Pupils follow a wide range of subjects, including those qualifying for the English Baccalaureate.
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Yate Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 816 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
80.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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 | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 23.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 3 | 57.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 10.61% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | 56.65% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.68% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.94% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.68% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | 0.65 | 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 | 51.9 | 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 | 54% | 29.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 45.65% | 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 | 52% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 7.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 11.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.79 | 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 | 96% | 94.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.4% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 32.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 27.8% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 9.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 6.15% | 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 | 0.68 | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 52% | 34.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 50% | 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 | 20% | 23.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 15.41% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 3.15 | 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 | 96% | 88% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.8% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 28.6% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 10.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.6% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.15% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.9% | 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 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 44% 4 | 28.85% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 6 | 46.35% | 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 | 24% | 25.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 2 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 2 | 13.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.89 | 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 | - | 86.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 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 | 0.68 | 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 | 50.3 | 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% | 28.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 47.06% | 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 | 33% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.11% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.93 | 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 | - | 79.85% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.15% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.47% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.29% | 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 | - | 19.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.82% | 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 | - | 85.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 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 | 23.48 | 27.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.22 | 26.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.13% | 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 | 40 | 166 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 49.08% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.85% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.92% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.08% | 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 | 28.99 | 30.19 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.91 | 29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 12.74% | 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 | 36 | 216 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 47.54% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.62% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 27.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.92% | 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 | 27.83 1 | 27.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.44 6 | 24.86 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 6.4% | 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 | - | 266 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9% | 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 | 26.10 | 23.9 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 | 24.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.07% | 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 | - | 47.1% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.4% | 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 | - | 21.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.64% | 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 | - | 55.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Yate Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1