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Severndale Specialist Academy
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Severndale Specialist Academy
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- Shrewsbury SY2 5SH
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Based on the inspection date: 15 March 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy learning.
Academic Progress: Recent changes aim to improve what pupils learn but consistency is needed.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teaching and therapies are coordinated but not consistently across the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff know pupils well and use interesting resources.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers need more expertise in teaching phonics and early reading.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers' understanding of smaller learning steps is not consistent.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents contribute to the annual review of EHCPs.
Communication with Parents: Parents' views are gathered by trustees to improve safeguarding.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents feel their children are well cared for and safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act on staff concerns quickly and promote well-being.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Necessary changes in safeguarding were implemented but curriculum sequencing is needed.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders ensure staff know signs of concern and act quickly.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Some pupils lack enough communication skill opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils benefit from cooking, music therapy, singing groups, and drama club.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils in Years 8-13 receive information about education and training options.
Support for SEND: Teaching and therapies are well-coordinated but not consistent.
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Severndale Specialist Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 414 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our community is devoted to its core ideals of inclusiveness at every age, developmental stage, and skill level. The emphasis is on fostering important life skills that enrich lives throughout a student's time in school to prepare them for a future as engaged citizens. Working cooperatively with parents/caregivers and other partners assures the stability and sustainability of results in every area of our work.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 3-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.1 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.78% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 94 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 85 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 7.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.44% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
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 | -1.64 | 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 | 0.3 | 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% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.89% | 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% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.28 | 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 | 100% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 76% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 6.95% | 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 | -1.84 | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 0% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.16% | 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% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.52 | 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 | 100% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 96% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4% | 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 | -1.32 | 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 | 2.8 | 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 | 6% | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 39.82% | 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 | 0% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.24 | 2.53 | 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 | 100% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 93% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.6% | 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 | -1.47 | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 0% | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.22% | 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% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.54 | 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 | 95% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 82% | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.36% | 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 | -1.41 | 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 | 0.4 | 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% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.58% | 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% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.52% | 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 | 100% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.23% | 2.45% |
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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 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Severndale Specialist Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1