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Great Western Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have developed an ambitious and broad curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and friendly, know how to report concerns.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders ensure the programme of professional training covers all staff.
Current Educational Practices: Staff feel valued and receive regular training updates.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers expect a lot and encourage deep thinking.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents chose the school when it was in its early stages.
Communication: Parents are highly positive about the school’s achievements and communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak highly of what the school has achieved.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils say leaders listen to them and act on discussions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders aspire to give all pupils a rich experience through the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils learn about bullying and know how to report concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The safety of pupils is a high priority, with regular staff training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad enrichment programme, including clubs and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils participate in a variety of clubs and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Various arts and sports included in the programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students choose from a broad range of subjects.
Career Counselling Services: Broad careers programme helps sixth-form students plan their future.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs receive the help they need and do well.
Subjects Offered: Sixth-form curriculum choices are broadening each year.
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About Us
Great Western Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 952 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 14-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14 | 8.3 | 12.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 0% | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.00% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 44% | 27.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 42.61% | 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 | 48% | 19.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 12.06% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 2.6 | 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 | - | 84.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 15.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.6% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.35% | 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 | - | 16.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.62 | 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 | - | 93.2% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.53% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.93% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 21.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.94% | 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 | - | 15.53% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.24 | 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 | - | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.22% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.44% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.56% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 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 | - | 24.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.06% | 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 | - | 18.94% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.25% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.36 | 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 | - | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.38% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.09 | 25.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.8 | 22.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.00% | 5.94% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 54 | 248 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 49.57% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 26.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.57% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.37 | 30.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.11 | 28.7 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.2% | 9.31% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 347 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 14.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Western Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
