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Etonbury Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Etonbury Academy
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Arlesey SG15 6XS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are encouraged to achieve good examination results
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a culture of tolerance and acceptance
Qualifications and Training: Leaders provide many professional opportunities
Current Educational Practices: Staff continue to develop their skills
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent expectations and challenge in some subjects
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents
Parent Satisfaction: The school is much better than it was at the time of the last inspection
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give views through Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are dealt with immediately
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective action to address previous areas for improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with immediately
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including sport, music, drama
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils have leadership opportunities to develop life skills
Career Counselling Services: Structured careers programme with independent advice
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are prepared well for the next stage of their education
Managing and Supporting SEND: New system to identify pupils with SEND introduced but inconsistently applied
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Etonbury Academy is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1109 students from age 9-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A contemporary and diverse education at Etonbury is supported by steadfast historic British values like as justice, equality, tolerance, and respect for our common past and democratic rule of law.
We provide a well-rounded education that not only ensures academic success but also life-enriching and transformational visits, clubs, teams, and extracurricular activities. This way, we can make sure that every student has the best opportunities during their time at the Academy and that no child is ever left behind.
The academy uses this information to support students, enhance standards, and guarantee inclusive teaching while also keeping track of student achievement by race, gender, and disability.
By actively promoting equality, combating bullying and stereotyping, and fostering a culture of respect for all, we can combat discrimination.
The school and its students treat each other and all members of the community with respect and on an equal basis.
To support the growth, progress, and needs of every child in our care, we offer the finest education and care we can, and we create a collaborative working connection between family and school.
We fulfil our obligations under the Equality Act of 2010 to eradicate all forms of victimisation, harassment, and discrimination.
Regardless of whether a person has a protected characteristic, we promote equality of opportunity and goodwill among people with and without protected characteristics (such as race, gender, transgender, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and sexual orientation).
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We provide a well-rounded education that not only ensures academic success but also life-enriching and transformational visits, clubs, teams, and extracurricular activities. This way, we can make sure that every student has the best opportunities during their time at the Academy and that no child is ever left behind.
The academy uses this information to support students, enhance standards, and guarantee inclusive teaching while also keeping track of student achievement by race, gender, and disability.
By actively promoting equality, combating bullying and stereotyping, and fostering a culture of respect for all, we can combat discrimination.
The school and its students treat each other and all members of the community with respect and on an equal basis.
To support the growth, progress, and needs of every child in our care, we offer the finest education and care we can, and we create a collaborative working connection between family and school.
We fulfil our obligations under the Equality Act of 2010 to eradicate all forms of victimisation, harassment, and discrimination.
Regardless of whether a person has a protected characteristic, we promote equality of opportunity and goodwill among people with and without protected characteristics (such as race, gender, transgender, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and sexual orientation).
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 9-19 | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 18 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 101 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 58% | 44.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 3.93% | 7.42% |
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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 96 | 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 | 61% 11 | 56.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 6.9% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below 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 | 105 1 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 85 | 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 | 72% 3 | 51.36% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 6.92% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below 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 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 81 | 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 | 69% | 44.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.08% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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 | 0.31 | 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 | 51.4 | 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 | 56% | 24.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 38.24% | 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% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 5.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.20 | 2.3 | 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 | 95% | 94.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 33.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.25% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.69% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.19% | 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 | -0.2 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 35% | 27.43% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 43.24% | 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 | 16% | 24.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 2.57 | 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 | 92% | 93.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.25% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 33.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 34.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.88% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 43% | 32.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 48.94% | 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 | 6% | 28.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 14.72% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 3 | 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 | - | 93.43% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.36% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.39% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.17% | 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 | - | 29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.11% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | - | 85.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.92% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.15% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 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 | - | 27.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.56% | 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 | - | 24% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.78% | 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 | - | 84.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 186 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.69% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.23% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.85% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.45% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Etonbury Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
