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The Gainsborough Academy
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- Gainsborough DN21 1PB
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Based on the inspection date: 10 July 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' outcomes are improving, yet they do not achieve as well as they could at the end of key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior is improving, with increased attendance and behavior expectations; however, further support is needed.
Current Educational Practices: Whole-school strategies are used but sometimes lack ambition to deeply engage students.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff feel unsupported in their roles, with work-life balance not always considered.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are informed about school improvements and can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Efforts are made to involve community, but some parents feel unheard.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed views reported, with some parents agreeing that the school is improving.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has ambitious plans, focusing on key priorities and community involvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders try to resolve bullying concerns, but there's room for improvement.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures and focus on mental health awareness.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Growing confidence that staff will resolve bullying issues, though not all pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of subjects and ‘pledge’ enrichment opportunities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Reduction in disruptions helps focus, but some pupils need more resilience.
Career Counselling Services: Helpful careers advice provided with plans for increased work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Increased leadership roles prepare students for future responsibilities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils identified carefully with adaptations made, though consistency required.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects available with an increasing number following the English Baccalaureate.
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About Us
The Gainsborough Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 690 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 48% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 8.60% |
| 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 37.8 | 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 | 18% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 45.91% | 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 | 75% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.95 | 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% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.48% | 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 | -0.78 | 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 | 35.6 | 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 | 14% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 47.6% | 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 | 5% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 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 | 86% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2% | 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 | -0.65 | 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 | 35.8 | 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 | 19% | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 48.84% | 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 | 3% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.66 | 3.19 | 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 | - | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.78% | 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 | - | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.37% | 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 | - | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.29 | 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 | - | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
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 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Gainsborough Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
