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Airedale Academy
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Airedale Academy
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- Wakefield WF10 3JU
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Based on the inspection date: 30 January 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they could at GCSE level
Behaviour and Attitudes: Too many lessons are disrupted by poor behaviour
Strengths and Challenges: Staff do not apply routines consistently; some lessons disrupted by poor behaviour
Communication: Inspectors considered the views of parents through responses to Ofsted’s online questionnaire
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School supports pupils to manage their behaviour; new systems not fully embedded
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic actions taken but it's too early to see impact
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Some pupils do not enjoy their time at school due to poor behaviour of others
Extracurricular Offerings: School provides a wide range of enrichment activities that many pupils enjoy
Career Counselling Services: The sixth form offers appropriate courses and volunteering opportunities
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive variable levels of support
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects
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Airedale Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1039 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Airedale Academy, we envision a future in which every child and young person has the chance to flourish, be successful, have aspiration. Our goal is for every student to graduate from our school with the fundamental abilities required to contribute positively to society and to grow up to be well-rounded, self-assured, and content individuals. To accomplish this, we adhere to the MAT's key principles of ambition, bravery, and respect in all that we do. The entire academy community is encouraged by all personnel to strive to be their best selves on the academic, social, and personal levels. We are aware that for some young people, this isn't always simple, therefore our goal is to help remove any obstacles to each young person's achievement in addition to providing support and advice. Through a comprehensive transition programme, we concentrate a lot of emphasis on the transition from elementary school. Students choose their courses in Year 8 so that they can focus on the things they like and are good at in Year 9. We put a lot of effort into making sure all students feel supported as they deal with the demands of revision, exams, and sixth form assistance and guidance. We acknowledge that the best schools do not just foster individual talents through the curriculum alone, which is why we offer a diverse range of sporting, scientific, artistic, cultural, creative and musical extra-curricular activities. We have created a culture of reward, respect, and celebration over the years. Visitors to our school are warmly welcomed by faculty and kids.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 48% | 60% |
| 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 | -0.68 | 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 | 33.2 | 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 | 23% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 41.19% | 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 | 13% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
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 | 91% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.05% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 41.1 | 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 | 36% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 46.7% | 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% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.41 | 3.18 | 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 | 89% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.19% | 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 | -0.46 | 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 | 38.3 | 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 | 26% 1 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 2 | 46.97% | 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 | 39% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 7 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 3.07 | 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 | 87% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.39% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 27% 2 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 7 | 37.83% | 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 | 56% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 13 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 9 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 2.6 | 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 | 89% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.44% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 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 | 25% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 41.88% | 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 | 69% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 82% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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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 Airedale Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1