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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
B-

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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 1739 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Mrs Broome with our newly appointed Head Boy and Girl who were elected by the full student body and our senior students who will be helping shape decision making on some key areas of the academy future updates will be in Ossett voice. I appreciate you taking the time to view the Ossett Academy website, and on behalf of the faculty, staff, and board of governors, I am happy to extend a warm welcome to you at the school and the Accord Sixth Form. Our academy is guided by a strong vision of success for every one of our students, and it is this goal that serves as the inspiration for all of our work in and outside of the academy. Our staff is devoted to making the most of every student's experience at Ossett Academy, from ensuring academic success to assuring success in extracurricular activities. Continue reading.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
B-
B-
C-
A
Ofset report
Good Good - Outstanding
Age range
11-18 11-16 11-16 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
17.6 19.6 15.5 18.6
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
- - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- - - -
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 -0.38 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 46.9 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 61% 34.13% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 46.7% 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 29% 21.6% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 12.57% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 16.4% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.39 3.18 2.95

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% 91.05% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 270 176 140
Pupils staying in education 84% 85% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 38.29% 34.04%
School sixth forms 45% 11.43% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 11% 26% 10.43%
Other education destinations SP 9.29% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 11% 2.95% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.19% 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 -0.07 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 48.4 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 48% 9 31.55% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 3 46.97% 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 32% 22.14% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 3 10.69% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 28% 2 15% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.21 3.07 2.87

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% 90.39% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 264 163 134
Pupils staying in education 86% 82.78% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 39% 58.17% 33.35%
School sixth forms 37% 11.17% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 8% 3.67% 8.49%
Other education destinations 2% 9.67% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 4.06% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.39% 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 -0.19 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 48.9 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 57% 3 25.62% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 2 37.83% 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 39% 19.76% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 24% 3 8.97% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 30% 9 12.24% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.2 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 94% 88.11% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 268 171 140
Pupils staying in education 82% 74.67% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 31.39% 28.39%
School sixth forms 47% 12.28% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 24.83% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 5.78% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 4.67% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.44% 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 0.05 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 60% 29.12% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 41.88% 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 32% 25.73% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 14.58% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 21% 16.31% 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 95% 84.44% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 272 176 144
Pupils staying in education 93% 59.67% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 37.67% 30.57%
School sixth forms 46% 12.72% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 7% 23.72% 9%
Other education destinations - 0.11% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 6.28% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.11% 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 37.87 32.26 33.32
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.91 31.05 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 21.6% 17.75% 17.6%

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 134 353 249
Students staying in education 56% 52.5% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 5.4% 4.99%
Students entering employment 18% 22.1% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 14% 16.2% 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 33.18 2 25.06 29.31
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.70 2 24.16 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 8.4% 8.48% 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 159 428 232
Students staying in education 54% 44.75% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 11% 7.79%
Students entering employment 20% 24.38% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 17.25% 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 31.16 5 24.63 28.96
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.79 6 24.6 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.5% 9.6% 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 - 9 3
Students staying in education 27 60.63% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 12% 10.38% 5.55%
Students entering employment 17% 23.88% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 11% 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 26.74 25.35 26.65
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.19 27.66 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 7.0% 12.25% 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 - 0 3
Students staying in education 25 48.86% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 17% 10.86% 6.39%
Students entering employment 18% 22.29% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.29% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
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Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 To 24th Dec 2023
Spring Term 6th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 24th Mar 2024
Summer Term 6th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 22nd Jul 2024
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