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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
- Secondary
- Lowestoft NR32 4PZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ overall progress has improved considerably, especially in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud, welcoming, caring, and respectful. They behave well.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive high-quality training and development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use innovative methods supported by clear explanations.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' whole-class questioning needs improvement. Science and technology teaching consistency must improve.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents support the school and recommend it to others.
Communication: Parents feel their feedback is acted upon and they are kept informed.
Parent Satisfaction: A significant majority of parents are supportive and satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders focus on raising expectations and providing support effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Plans include demanding targets; leaders continually strive for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to stay safe and are well looked after.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils participate in national and international trips and activities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information and guidance are highly effective.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next stages of their lives.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils well-supported with additional funding used effectively.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes strong academic core with valued arts and science subjects.
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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 1259 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 41% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | 49% |
| 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 41% | 27.21% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.83% | 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 | 26% | 18.17% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 7.12% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 10.69% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 2.77 | 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 | 95% | 88.49% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 81.35% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 38.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.35% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.24% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.76% | 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 | 0.21 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 54% | 27.91% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 41.74% | 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 | 11% | 16.55% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.29% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.84 | 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 | 97% | 91.24% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.3% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 35.58% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.46% | 2.15% |
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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 | -0.13 | 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 | 42.3 | 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 | 37% 3 | 26.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 42.5% | 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 | 13% | 24.5% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 9.22% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 1 | 14.43% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.4 | 3.05 | 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 | 96% | 93.32% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 37.89% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.66% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.27% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 42.8 | 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% 3 | 27.79% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 4 | 43.5% | 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 | 16% | 21.2% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 7.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 12.59% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 3.05 | 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 | - | 88.36% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.1% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.07% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.98% | 2.06% |
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 | -0.42 | 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 | 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 | 37% | 27.84% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 43.98% | 43.04% |
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 | 15% | 21.47% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.55% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 11.63% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 89.82% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.55% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.5% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.46% |
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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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Local authority ratio 18 : 1