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John Port Spencer Academy
- Secondary
- Etwall DE65 6LU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a high-quality education. They know more and remember more over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, helpful, and respectful, focusing on their work with minimal distraction.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers’ subject knowledge is strong.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have ensured teachers have the knowledge and skills to teach a knowledge-rich curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: In some subjects, assessment does not always match pupils' needs; corrective actions are needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: There is a wide range of clubs and activities available.
Communication: Leaders ensure parents are informed about their child’s progress and school events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff resolve bullying effectively and leaders support staff well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have focused on improving curriculum quality and provided effective career guidance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective procedures are in place for managing bullying and ensuring pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders follow up on absences quickly and involve relevant agencies as needed.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of clubs and activities are available after school and during lunchtimes.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers information and guidance are provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved support helps all pupils build their knowledge over time.
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John Port Spencer Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1966 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.10% | 35.00% | 6.20% |
| 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 | 0.20 | 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 | 53.0 | 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 | 61% | 28.94% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 43.48% | 42.99% |
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% | 19.88% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.69% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.8% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.67 | 2.82 |
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% | 89.54% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 309 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.63% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.22% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 27.54% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.74% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 53 | 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 | 61% | 31.72% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 44.28% | 45.26% |
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 | 24% | 18.74% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.52% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.98% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.76 | 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 | 96% | 85.82% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 294 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.75% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 26.93% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.39% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.03 | 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 | 51.7 | 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% | 29.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 44.55% | 43.34% |
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 | 17% | 22.25% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.79% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 15.23% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.77 | 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 | - | 83.69% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.63% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.83% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.63% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 28.71% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.79% | 42.58% |
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 | - | 20.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.58% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.65% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 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 | - | 90.43% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.25% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.21% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 2.06% |
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 | 36.6 | 29.75 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.28 | 29.9 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.10% | 11.9% | 13.64% |
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 | 153 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 57.68% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 24.05% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.68% | 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 | 37.98 | 33.03 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.84 | 31.29 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.3% | 15.29% | 17.69% |
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 | 129 | 156 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 58.23% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 18.77% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.91% | 10.7% |
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 | 35.14 | 29.98 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.85 | 29.45 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 10.62% | 13.04% |
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 | - | 226 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.69% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 13.5% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.44% | 8.8% |
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 | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Port Spencer Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
