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Somercotes Academy
- Secondary
- North Somercotes LN11 7PN
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and show respect.
Academic Progress: Pupils are making stronger progress, especially in mathematics and French.
Qualifications and Training: All lessons are taught by subject specialists.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development has improved the quality of teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in science and humanities is exceptionally strong; however, some teaching still requires improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are engaged through various school events.
Communication: Leaders engage with parents effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders maintain a visible presence and address concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented a development plan for school improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidences of bullying are low, and pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective pastoral care supports pupils' emotional and mental well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of extra-curricular activities in sports, art, music, and technology.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils express desire for more extracurricular options.
Career Counselling Services: Well-coordinated career education from Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for future steps in education, employment, or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive highly personalized support.
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About Us
Somercotes Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 456 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 31% 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 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 98% | 76% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 13.30% |
| 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 31% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 45.91% | 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 | 39% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.95 | 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 | 93% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 72 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.48% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 38% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 47.6% | 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 | 13% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 3.03 | 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 | 87% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 52 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.44 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 19% 2 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 7 | 48.84% | 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 | 18% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 3 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 3.19 | 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 | 86% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 49 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.78% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 40.4 | 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 | 21% 3 | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 14 | 50.37% | 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 | 51% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 3 | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 3.29 | 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 | - | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 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 | 24% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 49.43% | 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 | 53% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 19.89% | 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 | - | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 Somercotes Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1