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LWS Academy
- Secondary
- Fareham SO31 7NL
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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: Pupils value their learning, especially in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school environment is mostly calm, both inside and outside of lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well trained to understand the wide range of needs of pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan engaging activities which help pupils to build knowledge over time.
Strengths and Challenges: In some subjects, the lesson activities do not always match the high ambitions of the curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Trustees work strategically with school leaders to ensure that pupils and their families have the support they need.
Communication: Leaders complete precise checks to see what support pupils may need.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff skilfully help pupils to understand the impact their words or actions may have on others.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure staff have the knowledge they need in all curriculum areas.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are quick to record and raise concerns with leaders.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding records are well organised and detailed.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective use of alternative provision gives pupils knowledge of areas they want to work in.
Preparation for Sixth Form: From Year 7 onwards, pupils learn about different education, training, and employment options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The special educational needs and/or disabilities provision within the school is effective.
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About Us
LWS Academy is a Secondary, Boys school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 54 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.3 | 15.1 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 48% | - |
| 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 | -0.89 | 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 | 9.5 | 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 | 0% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.85% | 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 | 0% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.45 | 2.71 | 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 | 78% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 44% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 33% | 4.49% | 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 | -1.85 | 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 | 6.3 | 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 | 0% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.03% | 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 | 0% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.35 | 2.96 | 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 | 78% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.43% | 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 | -1.42 | 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 | 15.5 | 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% | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 44.14% | 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 | 0% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.37 | 2.96 | 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 | 60% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 30% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 20% | 3.83% | 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 | -2.08 | 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 | 9.3 | 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 | 0% | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.46% | 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 | 0% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.78 | 2.94 | 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 | - | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.47% | 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 | -2.55 | 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 | 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 | 0% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.31% | 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 | 0% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.06% | 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 | 56% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at LWS Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1