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- Sunderland SR4 9BA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' knowledge built from year to year.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is calm and orderly with positive staff-pupil relationships.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Extra sessions are provided for pupils who fall behind.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have received good support to develop their planning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching of reading is a high priority, ensuring pupils make up lost ground.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: High levels of staff absence affected behavior but leaders tackled this well.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents co-write support plans for children with SEND.
Communication with Parents: Leaders ensure parents are involved in support plans.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents praised the work of the specialist resource provision.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff tenaciously resolve conflicts between pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders focused on curriculum planning to ensure smooth transitions between phases.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: School is calm and settled now, with well-established routines.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding team responds quickly and effectively to challenges.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying occurs occasionally but is resolved by staff.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extra-curricular activities and sports events have resumed.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Plans are in place to enrich the timetable further.
Outdoor Facilities: Rich environment appeals to children’s curiosity.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education has a high profile across both phases.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Most pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
Support for SEND: Parents and teachers collaborate on support plans for SEND students.
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Academy 360 is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 901 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
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 | 99 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 102 | 98 |
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 | 36% | 60.32% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.03% | 7.4% |
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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
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 | 103 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 57% | 64.56% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.55% | 9.69% |
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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | - | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 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 | - | 63.59% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.7% | 9.14% |
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 | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | -0.82 | 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 | 33.3 | 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 | 13% | 27.96% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 42.88% | 42.99% |
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% | 28.2% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.16% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 15.64% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.59 | 2.69 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 90.45% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 79.05% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 48.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 20% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.7% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 5.85% | 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 | -0.62 | 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 | 35.5 | 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 | 15% | 33.35% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 48.17% | 45.26% |
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 | 30% | 31.96% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 15.57% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 21.3% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.94 | 3.1 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 78% | 90.26% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 83.95% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.84% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.11% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.16% | 2.15% |
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 | -0.51 | 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 | 35.7 | 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 | 16% | 28.38% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 43.1% | 43.34% |
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 | 32% | 27.9% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.57% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 16.62% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.82 | 2.76 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 92.21% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.5% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.71% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5% | 2.76% |
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% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.68% | 42.58% |
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 | - | 32.58% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.37% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.37% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.29% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.64% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.36% | 2.06% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Academy 360
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
