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Finch Woods Academy
- Secondary
- Halewood L26 0TY
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| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' achievement is patchy across year groups and different parts of the school site.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils disrupt lessons and struggle to regulate their actions, which impacts learning time.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers typically have strong subject knowledge and proactively update their professional knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: There is a lack of guidance on what should be taught and how; improvements needed in all groups.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel there is an atmosphere of mistrust and unease at work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Historically, the school has not forged positive lines of communication with parents.
Communication: Recent efforts have been made to renew engagement with parents; significant number still feel disconnected.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed, with some parents positive about support but many others feel unsupported.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Insufficient oversight by local governing body and trustees, slow response to concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Steps taken to shore up leadership capacity haven't had enough impact yet.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff do not consistently follow new behaviour systems, affecting pupil learning and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school pledge offers various activities for wider development, but not all pupils benefit.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Limited ambition and choice in curriculum, affecting future preparation for pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Appropriate careers information, advice, and guidance available from Years 7 to 11.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum not sufficiently preparing pupils for the next steps in education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff receive useful information but lack training to adapt teaching effectively for wide range of needs.
Subjects Offered: Reduced range of subjects in key stages 3 and 4; beneficial for some but lacks ambition for others.
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Finch Woods Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 82 students from age 9-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The finest experience I've had at this school was travelling to Belgium and France with two staff members, another student, and other students. We all enjoyed ourselves, got up at six most mornings, and occasionally played a game of rugby before breakfast. We travelled to Belgium to learn more about World War I, and while visiting Tyne Cot it was extremely terrible to see all the gravestones of the fallen, seeing all the names of the soldiers whose bodies were never found inscribed on the Menin Gate in Ypres was much worse. We had the opportunity to go into the trenches as well, giving us a more accurate mental picture of what life was like during World War One. I would advocate for anyone—student or parent—to have this experience. It is more than a trip or vacation; it is an experience. I'm happy the school accepted me. I consider it a great blessing that the school organised a trip for me to take a coach and then travel through the Channel Tunnel so I could travel with them and fulfil my vow even though I have a phobia of flying.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 9-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.5 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 17% |
| 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 | -2.78 | 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 | 3.8 | 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 | 0% | 12.9% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.3% | 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 | 0% | 16.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 3.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 1.83 | 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 | 67% | 85.38% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 43% | 75.13% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 20.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 24% | 7.88% | 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 | -2.83 | 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 | 5.7 | 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 | 0% | 17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.9% | 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 | 0% | 15.1% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 7.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.21 | 1.98 | 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 | 56% | 83.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 56% | 78.63% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.63% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 13.88% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.5% | 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 | -3.04 | 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 | 4.1 | 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 | 0% | 10.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.22% | 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 | 0% | 19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 2.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 4.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 1.66 | 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 | 11% | 78.63% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 11% | 72.75% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 46.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.38% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 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 | -2.26 | 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 | 6.8 | 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 | 0% | 11.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.11% | 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 | 0% | 16.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 3.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 5.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.19 | 1.73 | 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 | - | 75.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.5% | 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 | -3.05 | 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 | 2.7 | 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 | 0% | 13.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.89% | 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 | 0% | 12.56% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 2.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 3.56% | 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 | 25% | 79.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 128 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 7.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.5% | 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Finch Woods Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1