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Hodgson Academy
- Secondary
- Wyre FY6 7EU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve well due to a broad curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate strong attitudes towards learning and behave well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are supported well to develop their strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers stay current with educational practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Some subjects need clearer curriculum thinking to deepen pupils' knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about pupils’ progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses indicate satisfaction with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders engage well with external agencies for timely support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continually refine the curriculum for high achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; staff deal effectively with incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on pupil safety and maintaining healthy relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers diverse activities including sports, music, and clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports a balance between academic and extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Offers suitable outdoor facilities for various activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have access to a robust careers guidance program.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Provides strong links with employers for informed decisions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are identified and supported effectively.
Subjects Offered: Includes a broad range of subjects; most follow English Baccalaureate.
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Hodgson Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1116 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For pupils between the ages of 11 and 16, Hodgson Academy is a mixed comprehensive school.
We provide kids of all skill levels a top-notch, comprehensive education.
The academy is a lively and interesting place to learn.
Every single kid here is held to a high standard, and we demand nothing less than their best effort.
We try to instil pride, ambition, respect, resilience, integrity, and excellence in our kids.
The majority of Hodgson students begin secondary education at age 16, and a sizable portion enrol in colleges and universities at age 18.
The academy takes great pride in its standing in academic achievement, music, the performing arts, and sports.
Following our most recent comprehensive Ofsted inspection in September 2008, Hodgson received the rating "excellent."
English was rated as having "excellent" achievement, teaching and learning, curriculum, leadership and administration, and overall provision.
The institution is famous for being on the "leading edge" of educational advancements and at the vanguard of revolutionary shifts in the field of education.
We support universal access to lifelong learning.
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We provide kids of all skill levels a top-notch, comprehensive education.
The academy is a lively and interesting place to learn.
Every single kid here is held to a high standard, and we demand nothing less than their best effort.
We try to instil pride, ambition, respect, resilience, integrity, and excellence in our kids.
The majority of Hodgson students begin secondary education at age 16, and a sizable portion enrol in colleges and universities at age 18.
The academy takes great pride in its standing in academic achievement, music, the performing arts, and sports.
Following our most recent comprehensive Ofsted inspection in September 2008, Hodgson received the rating "excellent."
English was rated as having "excellent" achievement, teaching and learning, curriculum, leadership and administration, and overall provision.
The institution is famous for being on the "leading edge" of educational advancements and at the vanguard of revolutionary shifts in the field of education.
We support universal access to lifelong learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% |
| 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 | -0.04 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 54% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 40.74% | 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 | 87% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 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 | 95% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.83% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 55.4 | 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 | 65% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 41.51% | 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 | 19% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.67 | 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 | 95% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.1 | 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 | 51.9 | 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 | 53% 2 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 2 | 41.27% | 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 | 30% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 3 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 5 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.66 | 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 | 92% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.84% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 50.6 | 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 | 55% | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 5 | 38.78% | 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 | 23% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 2 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 3 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.51 | 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 | 97% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.13% | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 51.8 | 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 | 55% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 42.17% | 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 | 18% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.37% | 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 | 92% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hodgson Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
