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The Open Academy

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Ofsted Report
Improved from Inadequate to Good
Snobe Grade
C+

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The Open Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.

It has 601 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.

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My name is Mark Pimlott, and I serve as the Open Academy's chaplain.
I've spent my entire life in Norfolk, and I'm married to Angie, a primary school teacher.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf, spending time with family and friends, and serving as a church minister. I also support Norwich City.
I am fortunate to be involved in every aspect of school life, and my roles are varied and flexible.
Roles include supporting the Christian ethos, the Academy's Core Values, which are fundamental to who we are, as well as the Education Brief, of course.
In my capacity as chaplain, I am in charge of the parts of school life that more overtly reflect the Christian ethos.
The Open Academy's mission is centred on this care, attention, and respect for oneself and others.
The Christian ideals of service, gratitude, and humility stand as a more compassionate perspective of the world and the place of young people in it in a world of merciless competition, celebrity, and greed.
The Christian ethos is something that is at the core of the Education Brief, and The Open Academy has Christian sponsors.
These create the tone and give the Academy the opportunity to advance certain principles.
further information on the principles that constitute the "Christian ethos"
There are certain surprising and admirable aspects of Christianity that are at its core, yet the Christian ethos is something that is readily misconstrued.
The necessity for Norfolk students to consider a global workforce extends beyond the county line.
Using resources like mentoring, global connections, and role models to broaden our pupils' horizons is entirely consistent with Christian teaching.
Second, a Christian ethos is centred on SERVICE.
Thirdly, a Christian ethos is centred on highlighting the GOOD.
A constant emphasis on the good should be at the core of every school.
At the Open Academy, we try to concentrate as much as we can on the good and give students chances to succeed.
A Christian ethos is about TRANSFORMATION, to finish.
So ambition, service, a positive attitude and transformation are all at the heart of a Christian ethos.
But it is important to emphasise that they are not specific to Christian schools or schools with a church affiliation.
However, a school which champions such values should be the better for it - for those of all faiths and none.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
C+
B-
C-
B-
Ofset report
Inadequate Good - Good
Age range
11-19 11-16 11-18 11-16
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
15.4 17.3 17.7 16.9
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
- - - -
Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

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 -0.28 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 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 39% 29.84% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 44% 45.1%

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 74% 26.47% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 11.01% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 16.54% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 3.73 2.78 2.95

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 92.5% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 107 125 140
Pupils staying in education 95% 87.73% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 41.76% 34.04%
School sixth forms 38% 27.06% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 7.26% 10.43%
Other education destinations 2% 11.66% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.45% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.39% 2.16%

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 -0.39 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 40.6 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 38% 1 28.24% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 1 44.56% 43.21%

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 7% 25.91% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 7 9.71% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 2% 11 15.03% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 3.31 2.82 2.87

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 89.89% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 97 119 134
Pupils staying in education 80% 83.26% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 44% 40.91% 33.35%
School sixth forms 36% 25.41% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 6.44% 8.49%
Other education destinations 0% 10.54% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 3.81% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 2.81% 2.77%

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 -0.34 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 41.3 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 37% 16 23.92% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 19 37.69% 42.47%

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% 21.14% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 6 7.8% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 13% 8 11.92% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 3.46 2.42 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% 80.34% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 124 124 140
Pupils staying in education 84% 71.85% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 34.3% 28.39%
School sixth forms 48% 25.57% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 8.09% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 2.79% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 2.85% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.66% 2.07%

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 -0.68 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 36.2 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% 24.7% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 38.88% 42.95%

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% 20.87% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 10.74% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 5% 11.91% 16.14%
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 91% 80.8% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 98 130 144
Pupils staying in education - 57.66% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 37% 30.57%
School sixth forms 38% 25.1% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 7.68% 9%
Other education destinations - 3.8% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 5.39% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.34% 2.47%
A level exam result

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 27.27 35.18 33.32
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) - 33.15 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 15.89% 17.6%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 38 301 249
Students staying in education 26% 53.36% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 5.92% 4.99%
Students entering employment 41% 24.16% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 16% 11.48% 10.72%

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 22.00 2 29.87 29.31
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 23.33 8 28.38 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 6.7% 12.57% 12.95%

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 37 250 232
Students staying in education 38% 47.48% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 7.48% 7.79%
Students entering employment 48% 29.16% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 11.16% 8.82%

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 20.41 5 29.14 28.96
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 15.00 29.4 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) D- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 11.99% 13.23%

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 3 1 3
Students staying in education 26 42.84% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 6.72% 5.55%
Students entering employment 46% 26.28% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 3.84% 4.22%

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 15.7 23.91 26.65
Average grade D- - -
Average points (Best 3) - 24.77 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 8.85% 12.55%

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 - 1 3
Students staying in education 4 51.77% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships - 8.45% 6.39%
Students entering employment 22% 26.91% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.23% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 21st Dec 2023 To 3rd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
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Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 27th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 21st Jul 2024
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