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Spring Common Academy
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- Huntingdon PE29 1TQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress due to personalised lessons and individual needs assessment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is praiseworthy, respectful interactions observed.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff act quickly to help pupils catch up and keep up with school work.
Teacher Engagement: Highly successful partnership between teachers and assistants boosts educational outcomes.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High-quality teaching informed by accurate assessment leads to impressive pupil progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Professional expertise of staff benefits pupils; seamless staff transitions; strong engagement in staff training.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can attend meetings, home visits, and EHC plan meetings.
Communication with Parents: School uses home-school diary, parent mail, website updates, and newsletters.
Parent Satisfaction: 100% of parents recommend the school; positive feedback about child safety and staff care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership addresses concerns promptly, ensuring a safe environment.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Investment in staff training, robust succession planning enhances educational quality.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: School places safeguarding at forefront; meticulous record-keeping ensures pupil safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are polite, respectful to staff and each other. Any behaviour concerns are promptly addressed.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Well-being of pupils prioritized with personalized learning environments.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Restaurant days, ‘pop-up’ shops enhance literacy, numeracy, social skills.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Programmes support students in gaining independence and life skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Safe and orderly as staff escort pupils carefully during arrival and departure.
Career Counselling Services: Personalised course offerings and work placements prepare students well for future.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Comprehensive transition programme considers students’ future aspirations and anxieties.
Support for SEND: SEND conference, highly individualised programmes, autism-accredited support considered.
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Spring Common Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 215 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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% | 55.21% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.3% | 7.4% |
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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below Average |
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 | - | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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% | 56.09% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.65% | 9.69% |
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 | -7.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.9 | 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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 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% | 55.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.78% | 9.14% |
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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above 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 | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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% | 52.19% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.67% | 8.17% |
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 | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.8 | Well Below 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.91% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.33% | 42.99% |
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 | - | 21.79% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.46% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.17% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 2.82 |
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% | 92.05% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.63% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 23.66% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 19.85% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 13.83% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.07% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.24% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.76% | 45.26% |
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 | - | 23.32% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.45% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.89% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 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% | 93.65% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.83% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 22.65% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 95% | 15.65% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.2% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.86% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.05% | 43.34% |
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 | - | 20.1% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.87% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.52% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.57 | 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% | 94.38% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 26.41% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 19.95% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 77% | 13.11% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.57% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.03% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.13% | 42.58% |
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 | - | 19.76% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.26% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.9% | 15.97% |
| 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 | 100% | 85.5% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.76% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.12% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 8.35% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.06% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.74% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.46% | 43.04% |
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 | - | 20.08% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.67% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.77% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 82.34% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.56% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 2.46% |
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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 | 24th 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 | 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Spring Common Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1