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Rockwood Academy
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Rockwood Academy
- Secondary
- Birmingham B8 3HG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Rockwood Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1039 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The great students and committed faculty at Rockwood Academy have a certain enchantment about them. The essential values of Rockwood Academy—collaboration, opportunity, respect, and excellence—are one of its strengths. We genuinely want to help every child realise their academic potential and talents so they can succeed at a level well above what they might do elsewhere. Every child will have an educational route that is catered to their unique requirements and aspirations thanks to our individualised curriculum. This will be a potent mix with our unwavering commitment to inspirational education, and it will result in the best outcomes for your child. But more significantly, we'll promote a climate of respect and trust between people. Young individuals with the capacity for independent thought, genuine integrity, and the potential to lead tomorrow's society will be fostered at Rockwood Academy. Every child has limitless potential, and Rockwood Academy students will be given the willpower and fortitude to influence the constantly changing world in which we live by achieving their goals. Your child will thrive if you, as parents or carers, work together in a partnership that is genuinely collaborative between home and school. Education should be hard and rewarding, but it should also have the potential to change people's lives. I am sincerely motivated by the idea of achieving that for the Rockwood Academy pupils, and we are adamant that no child will be left behind.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 15.9 | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.22 | 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 | 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 | 44% | 35.04% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 46.38% | 45.19% |
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 | 83% | 29.75% | 24.79% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 14.2% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 18.8% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 3.01 | 2.96 |
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% | 92.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.03% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 35.71% | 34.05% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 32.57% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 11.89% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.01% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.22% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.19 | 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 | 44.1 | 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% 12 | 29.68% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 10 | 43.3% | 43.32% |
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% | 30.44% | 25.72% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 12 | 13.16% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 24 | 19.23% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.94 | 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 | 91% | 93.05% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 89.81% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 34.05% | 33.37% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 35.08% | 31.09% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 9.31% | 8.47% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.35% | 11.15% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.57% | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 27% 7 | 28.1% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 11 | 41.32% | 42.54% |
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% | 28.54% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 7 | 12.15% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 9 | 17.43% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.85 | 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 | 90% | 90.96% | 84.85% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.7% | 73.87% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 26.92% | 28.39% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.27% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 11.89% | 9.1% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.97% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.32% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.88% | 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 | 0.81 | 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 | 47.1 | 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% | 29.83% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.5% | 43.01% |
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 | 27% | 29.94% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 16.07% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 17.96% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 87% | 85.71% | 85.17% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.03% | 58.13% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 27.76% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 33.41% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 11.35% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.5% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.47% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rockwood Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1