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Phoenix Academy
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- Hammersmith and Fulham W12 0RQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well; progress in English is significantly above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with high expectations from staff; wear uniform with pride.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and benefit from high-quality training.
Current Educational Practices: Use of research evidence to plan curriculum and inform training is effective.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff morale is high; challenges include subject leadership variability.
Opportunities for Involvement: School becoming more popular; double the Year 7 applications for next year.
Communication: 95% of surveyed parents agree the school is well led and managed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied; positive survey responses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective in managing support and resources; proactive in conflict resolution.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious actions such as closing sixth form temporarily to prioritize quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective work with agencies on issues like knife crime.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse activities including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and debating.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Compulsory after-school sports encourage physical health.
Outdoor Facilities: Designated spaces for year groups; well managed areas.
Career Counselling Services: Visits from employers and guest speakers; almost all pupils move on successfully.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong careers program but sixth form currently closed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: New leadership ensures good support; regular review of impact.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum but limited by rotation in art and music at key stage 3.
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Phoenix Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 557 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Phoenix Academy, we firmly believe that if students receive excellent instruction and pastoral care, they can all achieve success.
The importance of academic learning and the relevance of extracurricular experiences serve as the two primary foundations of our clear ethos and vision.
At Phoenix, we consider academic knowledge and the capacity for scientific thought to be the keys to a better future.
This means that we think it is essential for all students to acquire a wide range of information that will enable them to access and comprehend their environment.
Everything we do at Phoenix is guided by our conviction that the curriculum is fundamental to the educational experience, and Michael Young's words arguably perfectly capture why we think a disciplinary curriculum is so important at Phoenix Academy.
Getting great exam results is only half of a good education, so we are determined to provide as many opportunities as we can for every child to thrive outside the classroom. While we want all of our students to leave Phoenix with the tools they need to access the next stage of their education and have an unwavering focus on hard work, we also know that getting great exam results is only half of a good education.
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The importance of academic learning and the relevance of extracurricular experiences serve as the two primary foundations of our clear ethos and vision.
At Phoenix, we consider academic knowledge and the capacity for scientific thought to be the keys to a better future.
This means that we think it is essential for all students to acquire a wide range of information that will enable them to access and comprehend their environment.
Everything we do at Phoenix is guided by our conviction that the curriculum is fundamental to the educational experience, and Michael Young's words arguably perfectly capture why we think a disciplinary curriculum is so important at Phoenix Academy.
Getting great exam results is only half of a good education, so we are determined to provide as many opportunities as we can for every child to thrive outside the classroom. While we want all of our students to leave Phoenix with the tools they need to access the next stage of their education and have an unwavering focus on hard work, we also know that getting great exam results is only half of a good education.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 14 | - | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 98% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.70% | 35.00% | 15.10% |
| 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 | 0.75 | 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 | 50.6 | 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 | 49% | 29.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 38.35% | 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 | 49% | 32.09% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 18.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 23.83% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 3.21 | 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 | 88% | 85.06% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 92 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 19.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 47.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 4.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.06% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.69% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.69% | 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 | 0.38 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 53% | 32.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 39.87% | 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 | 21% | 31.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 18.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 23.43% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.3 | 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 | 85% | 87.31% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 92 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 86.19% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 18.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 49.69% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 6.69% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.69% | 2.13% |
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 | -0.05 | 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 | 44.8 | 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 | 34% 1 | 30.18% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 9 | 41.82% | 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 | 51% | 35.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 3 | 16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 12 | 22.95% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 3.03 | 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 | 84% | 87.07% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 93 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 84.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 18.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 50.79% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 3.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.5% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 42.6 | 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 | 33% 10 | 29.86% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 14 | 40.05% | 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 | 23% | 31.43% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 4 | 15.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 6 | 19.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 2.99 | 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 | - | 76.85% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 91 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.92% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.85% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 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 | -0.98 | 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 | 33.7 | 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 | 23% | 29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 39% | 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 | 8% | 27.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 16.57% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.38% | 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 | - | 72.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 82 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 0% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.3% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.45% |
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 | 32 | 37.54 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.31 | 35.83 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.70% | 26.46% | 13.67% |
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 | - | 148 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 64.3% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.4% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.2% | 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 | 33.68 | 37.68 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.68 | 37.56 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 30.11% | 17.7% |
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 | - | 206 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 73.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.22% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.56% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.67% | 10.69% |
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 | 15.71 2 | 32.8 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.25 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 25.94% | 13.07% |
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 | 49 | 197 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.67% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 12% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.89% | 8.8% |
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 | 17.59 1 | 33.16 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 16.30 4 | 32.32 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.2% | 28.81% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 11 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.88% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 8.38% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.75% | 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 | 16.73 | 27.56 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20 | 29.69 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 22.18% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.88% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 - 29th Aug 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy
Local authority ratio 16 : 1