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Haywood Academy
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- Stoke-on-Trent ST6 7AB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Older pupils say that behaviour has improved hugely
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations of behaviour are well established and well understood
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have high expectations of how and what pupils and students will learn
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils and students are encouraged to volunteer and get involved with wider community activities
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are very confident that if they have a problem, there will always be someone to help
Actions for Quality Improvement: Much work has been completed to develop and enhance the curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding pupils and students is at the centre of leaders’ work
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with a range of partners to ensure that the right help is secured
Extracurricular Offerings: Numerous clubs, visits and visitors
Career Counselling Services: Unbiased careers advice from Year 7 onwards
Preparation for Sixth Form: Less clarity about how the sixth form ensures preparation for next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Those with SEND achieve as well as other pupils
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Haywood Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1160 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
66.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With over 1000 students enrolled, we continue to be an oversubscribed school that parents like. This has been the case for some time.
Our school is the second largest in the city after a merger of two other schools.
May 2002: The school was chosen to host one of the two City Learning Centers as part of the Excellence in Cities initiative after making a competitive bid.
For other nearby secondary schools, we have developed into an engineering centre of excellence.
May 2005: In May 2005, we joined the LA's 17 core Creative Partnerships schools. In 2008, we joined the program's five secondary schools that were part of the Creative Partnership Change School initiative.
It functions as a community centre and a hub for cutting-edge ICT innovations.
At a time when schools in the area were being reorganised, more independence fostered the formation of a separate, self-assured school with a distinctive ethos that worked to help revive the Burslem community.
By enabling the governors and head teacher to take more control of their own destiny under the direction of a new Chair and Vice Chair of Governors, this contributed to the empowerment of the entire community.
Due to its forward-thinking attitude, preparedness for change, and capacity for handling it while maintaining a clear sense of the future, Haywood was selected in the fall of 2009 to serve as a model school for the city in the BSF Outline Business Case delivered to Partnership for Schools.
Modern science labs, performance studios, a sports arena with four courts, and three sizable open learning zones are now available.
The school applied to become a Converter Academy in September 2011.
Through cross-curricular projects, the Engineering specialisation effectively encourages the practical application of mathematical and scientific knowledge.
The school changed its status to Cooperative Academy in September 2013 after joining the Schools Cooperative Society.
Healthy Schools Award, Investors in People Award, Sportsmark, Artsmark Gold, ECO Schools, Young Enterprise Silver, BME School of the Year/PARINS, Anti-Racist Award, Human Rights, Intergenerational Mentoring, Healthcare & E-mentoring, Peer Mentoring, various Princess Diana Memorial Awards, NCSL Head teacher training (LFTM, Leadership Pathways), Sentinel Class Act Award, Rolls Royce Science 2010 National Final, National Aimhi, and others have been among
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Our school is the second largest in the city after a merger of two other schools.
May 2002: The school was chosen to host one of the two City Learning Centers as part of the Excellence in Cities initiative after making a competitive bid.
For other nearby secondary schools, we have developed into an engineering centre of excellence.
May 2005: In May 2005, we joined the LA's 17 core Creative Partnerships schools. In 2008, we joined the program's five secondary schools that were part of the Creative Partnership Change School initiative.
It functions as a community centre and a hub for cutting-edge ICT innovations.
At a time when schools in the area were being reorganised, more independence fostered the formation of a separate, self-assured school with a distinctive ethos that worked to help revive the Burslem community.
By enabling the governors and head teacher to take more control of their own destiny under the direction of a new Chair and Vice Chair of Governors, this contributed to the empowerment of the entire community.
Due to its forward-thinking attitude, preparedness for change, and capacity for handling it while maintaining a clear sense of the future, Haywood was selected in the fall of 2009 to serve as a model school for the city in the BSF Outline Business Case delivered to Partnership for Schools.
Modern science labs, performance studios, a sports arena with four courts, and three sizable open learning zones are now available.
The school applied to become a Converter Academy in September 2011.
Through cross-curricular projects, the Engineering specialisation effectively encourages the practical application of mathematical and scientific knowledge.
The school changed its status to Cooperative Academy in September 2013 after joining the Schools Cooperative Society.
Healthy Schools Award, Investors in People Award, Sportsmark, Artsmark Gold, ECO Schools, Young Enterprise Silver, BME School of the Year/PARINS, Anti-Racist Award, Human Rights, Intergenerational Mentoring, Healthcare & E-mentoring, Peer Mentoring, various Princess Diana Memorial Awards, NCSL Head teacher training (LFTM, Leadership Pathways), Sentinel Class Act Award, Rolls Royce Science 2010 National Final, National Aimhi, and others have been among
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 4.00% |
| 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 | -0.74 | 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 | 35.0 | 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% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 32.46% | 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 | 7% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 2.06 | 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% | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 6.81% | 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 | -0.5 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 26% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 38.72% | 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 | 21% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.46 | 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% | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.38% | 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 29% 2 | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 8 | 43.35% | 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 | 13% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 5 | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.55 | 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 | 92% | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.25% | 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 | -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 | 41.1 | 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 | 27% 2 | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 3 | 37.45% | 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 | 6% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 1 | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 1 | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 2.4 | 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 | 92% | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.92% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 25% | 22.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 37.18% | 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 | 6% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 9.29% | 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 | 94% | 93.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 167 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.55% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 10.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5% | 2.45% |
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 | 16.27 | 20.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.1 | 20.49 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 5.4% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 43 | 260 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 57.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 24.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 11.83% | 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 | 20.16 | 23.07 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 16.67 | 22.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.63% | 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 | 48 | 314 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 63.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.33% | 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.
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 | 20.40 4 | 22.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.87 2 | 23.36 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 4.42% | 13.07% |
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 | 57 | 312 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 60.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 16.83% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.33% | 8.8% |
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 | 16.67 3 | 22.19 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.89 | 23.48 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 3.14% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 29.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 4.22% |
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 | 19.95 | 20.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.19 | 18.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 5.31% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.2% | 4.23% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Haywood Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
