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John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
- Secondary
- Alford LN13 9BL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum plans are well sequenced so that content builds on pupils’ previous knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and are eager to take part in activities.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use effective activities to deliver the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers identify any misconceptions and give clear feedback.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Communication: Pupils say that staff apply the behaviour policy consistently.
Parent Satisfaction: Many pupils enjoy taking part in these activities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ conduct.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have adapted the curriculum to close gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe in school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when online.
Extracurricular Offerings: These include clubs for chess, music, art and a range of sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils enjoy taking part in these activities.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is well planned. Pupils get appropriate independent careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils get appropriate independent careers advice.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support in lessons.
Subjects Offered: Pupils can study a range of subjects at key stage 4, including languages and humanities.
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John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 626 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | - | 12.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 20% | 98% | 25% |
| 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 | -0.46 | 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 | 37.5 | 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 | 20% | 30.43% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 45.91% | 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 | 12% | 28.21% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 12.71% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 17.91% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.95 | 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 | 89% | 87.97% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 81.09% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 35.53% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 35.81% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.8% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.48% | 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 | -0.61 | 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 | 38.5 | 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% | 33.17% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 47.6% | 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 | 15% | 25.86% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.83% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 19.56% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.22 | 3.03 | 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 | 92% | 89.59% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 114 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.4% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 37.49% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2% | 2.15% |
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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 | -0.18 | 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 | 38.3 | 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 | 16% 5 | 32.19% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 14 | 48.84% | 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 | 30% | 31.49% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 14.25% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 1 | 21.06% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 3.19 | 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 | 94% | 88.19% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 32.5% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 39.62% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.21% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.78% | 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 | -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 | 39.2 | 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% 4 | 34.31% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 5 | 50.37% | 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 | 33% | 32.49% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 10 | 15.91% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 13 | 22.54% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 3.29 | 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 | 89% | 87.51% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 28.49% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 43.45% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 2.09% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 1.24% | 2.06% |
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 | -0.22 | 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 | 42.2 | 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% | 33.23% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 49.43% | 43.04% |
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 | 37% | 30.75% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 17.77% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 19.89% | 16.23% |
| 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% | 84.13% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 119 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 29.19% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.07% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.26% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
