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Highfield Ely Academy
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Highfield Ely Academy
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- Ely CB6 1BD
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Academic Progress: Pupils with complex needs are making stronger progress due to personalized teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes and enjoy coming to school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Well-targeted support is provided to ensure all pupils achieve well.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum, supported by expert staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well; bullying is addressed swiftly.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective support helps pupils succeed when they feel unsettled.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are motivated by leaders and work effectively as a cohesive team.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Quality of teaching is improving, especially for pupils with complex needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers expertly develop knowledge and life skills.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are highly skilled, especially in phonics teaching.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Further bespoke training needed to raise the quality of teaching to outstanding.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are involved in developing adaptable learning programs.
Communication with Parents: School communicates frequently with parents about EHCP targets.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly support the school and feel their children are happy and safe.
Communication with Parents: The school works effectively with parents to improve attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with governors to address concerns and support staff.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Relentless drive to improve teaching quality and embed new curriculum pathways.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership provides extensive training for staff, enhancing pupil success.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong safeguarding environment with precise monitoring and swift action on concerns.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ safety and dignity are well recognized and managed by staff.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff use successful approaches to help pupils manage emotions.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Curriculum pathways aim to prepare pupils for independent or supported lives.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Opportunities include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and working on a farm.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students receive supportive career guidance for future options.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are encouraged to transfer to college when ready.
Career Counselling Services: Personal, social, health, and economic education includes career guidance.
Support for SEND: Personalized curriculum and targeted support for pupils with profound learning difficulties.
Support for SEND: Curriculum designed with achievable steps meets SEND needs well.
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About Us
Highfield Ely Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 124 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.3 | 11.6 | 5.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 89 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 97 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.33% | 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 | - | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 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 | 96% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.07% | 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 | - | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.76% | 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 | - | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 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 | 100% | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.2% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.05% | 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 | - | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.57 | 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 | 100% | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.57% | 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 | - | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.13% | 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 | - | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.54 | 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 | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 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 | - | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.46% | 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 | - | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.77% | 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 | - | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield Ely Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1