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Shavington Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Shavington Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress overall; GCSE results significantly above average in English and humanities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show respect; positive relationships with teachers and peers.
Qualifications and Training: Staff welcome chances to develop skills, with many NQTs becoming leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Regular peer observations and learning walks keep teaching practices current.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong staff team with high morale; challenge in securing good progress in science.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can respond to questionnaires, join school events, and recommend the school to others.
Communication: School communicates effectively with parents about children's progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Great majority of parents are positive and recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors handle concerns effectively and support vulnerable pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on improving attendance and progress for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High standards in pastoral care and mental health support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities including sport, music, and drama.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers advice provided as pupils move through the school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Vulnerable pupils supported sensitively, particularly those with mental health difficulties.
Subjects Offered: Broad and well-considered curriculum including a second language at Key Stage 3.
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About Us
Shavington Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 875 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 48% | 9% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 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 | 52% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.84% | 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 | 23% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.65 | 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 | 96% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.42% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 50% | 32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 46.74% | 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 | 16% | 19.68% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.91 | 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 | 97% | 91.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 144 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.17% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 37.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 37.33% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.58% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 45.5 | 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% 4 | 33.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 2 | 48% | 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 | 27% | 20.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 10 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 7 | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 3 | 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 | 93% | 82.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 76.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 35.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 35.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.41% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.91% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 41% | 35.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 52.55% | 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 | 25% | 22.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 7 | 11.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 13 | 16.03% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 3.11 | 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% | 77.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 144 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 70.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 30.09% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 36.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.68% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 51.9 | 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 | 41% | 31.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 47.14% | 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 | 9% | 20.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.39% | 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 | 99% | 81.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 63.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 37.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 36.55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 16% | 6.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.85% | 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 - 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shavington Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1