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Babington Academy
- Secondary
- Blaby District LE4 0SZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are achieving well in their chosen courses.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, with positive relationships between pupils and staff.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers adapt the curriculum to ensure pupils with SEND develop appropriately.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers move pupils on too quickly without checking understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Frequent leadership opportunities like becoming a ‘safeguarding ambassador’ or joining the school council.
Communication: Leaders work closely with families and other agencies.
Parent Satisfaction: Most pupils feel safe and supported at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond promptly to any issues and concerns raised.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that meets pupils' needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a rich set of wider opportunities beyond the academic curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is well planned with plentiful information on future options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND achieve well with effective support.
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About Us
Babington Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 1348 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school, which values inclusiveness and diversity, makes us very proud.
We put forth a lot of effort to support students in aspiring to and achieving success in our culture of high expectations and no tolerance for failure.
On October 1st, 2016, we changed our name from Babington Community College to Babington Academy and joined the "Learning without Limits Academy Trust."
We are a larger-than-average secondary school in North-West Leicester, drawing students from all across the city.
We have experienced significant growth in recent years, and we are currently growing by adding 300 more students over a two-year period.
Following our re-accreditation for the Inclusion Quality Mark (2018 & 2019), we are recognised as a centre of excellence for inclusion, and we are presently working to become a Flagship school.
For our efforts to provide for more gifted and talented students, we won the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) Challenge Award in June 2018.
The third re-accreditation with the E-Qualities Award came after that.
Finally, the British Council reaccredited us with the International Schools Award in July 2018.
All graduates at Babington have the knowledge, abilities, and self-assurance necessary to succeed in a demanding and ever-changing environment.
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We put forth a lot of effort to support students in aspiring to and achieving success in our culture of high expectations and no tolerance for failure.
On October 1st, 2016, we changed our name from Babington Community College to Babington Academy and joined the "Learning without Limits Academy Trust."
We are a larger-than-average secondary school in North-West Leicester, drawing students from all across the city.
We have experienced significant growth in recent years, and we are currently growing by adding 300 more students over a two-year period.
Following our re-accreditation for the Inclusion Quality Mark (2018 & 2019), we are recognised as a centre of excellence for inclusion, and we are presently working to become a Flagship school.
For our efforts to provide for more gifted and talented students, we won the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) Challenge Award in June 2018.
The third re-accreditation with the E-Qualities Award came after that.
Finally, the British Council reaccredited us with the International Schools Award in July 2018.
All graduates at Babington have the knowledge, abilities, and self-assurance necessary to succeed in a demanding and ever-changing environment.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 98% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 37.1 | 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 | 25% | 31.38% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 45.79% | 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 | 6% | 33.82% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 13.79% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 20.41% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 3.02 | 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 | 88% | 88.77% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.41% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 24.91% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 13.73% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 28.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.73% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.23% | 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 | -0.49 | 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 | 29% | 34.06% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 47.71% | 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 | 10% | 30.97% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 14.24% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 21.18% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 3.03 | 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 | 90% | 87.55% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 26.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 12.32% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 28.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 17.05% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.86% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.73% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 35.1 | 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 | 21% | 31.04% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 4 | 45.63% | 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 | 17% | 22.67% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.3% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 4 | 14.33% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 2.98 | 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 | 90% | 85% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 21.75% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 8.06% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 32.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.06% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.75% | 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 | -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 | 35.1 | 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 | 21% | 28.36% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 42.44% | 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 | 23% | 22.6% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.44% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.16% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 2.82 | 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 | 82% | 76.08% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 65.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 16.08% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 3.85% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 35.92% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.62% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.54% | 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 | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Babington Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
