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The Stanway School
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- Stanway CO3 0QA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress in mathematics, science, and English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Very good pupil behaviour and positive relationships.
Current Educational Practices: Staff's awareness raised for most-able pupils' needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong staff commitment to student success.
Opportunities for Involvement: 'Stanway is a family unit.'
Communication: Parents receive regular updates through Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are supportive and recognize efforts.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Confident that adults will handle issues well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continual improvements in school plans.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and bullying is effectively dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture and training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Provision for art, drama, and music is impressive.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils develop their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding well.
Outdoor Facilities: Restricted due to building work but used well.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils prepared well for life in Britain and further education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Almost all pupils go on to education, employment or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective planning for the individual needs of SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: Strong performance in mathematics, science, English; improvement needed in modern foreign languages like German.
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The Stanway School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1394 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Please click here to view The Sigma Trust's mission, vision, and values. Every student is valued in the community at The Stanway School. Our demanding academic, cultural, and athletic standards are well received by students. No matter where it occurs—in the classroom, on the field, in the studio, or via contributions to the larger community—we acknowledge and celebrate achievement. Our kids benefit from having high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and timeliness, and we work hard to tailor our instruction to each student's unique needs, interests, and aptitudes. Everyone involved in the school community is expected to work hard to improve upon their past performance and to be proud of their accomplishments. Through a wide-ranging, well-balanced, and engaging curriculum, our exceptional faculty and staff support students in forming their own opinions and finding their own voices. Our curriculum places a priority on teaching contemporary British principles including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of all religions and beliefs. Our children generate well-informed perspectives, are able to participate fully in their school community, and are prepared for the next level of their education, employment, or training. Everyone is valued in our school community. The Stanway School is a dependable and well-respected member of the neighbourhood and works really hard to provide our children the best possible start through superb teaching and the finest possible supervision and assistance. It's an exciting time as we launch the most recent stage of our $7 million expansion project, the new Creative Arts block. I hope you will enjoy your time here, engage completely in all elements of school life, and grow to be a self-assured, inquisitive, and considerate member of our Stanway School.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 44.40% |
| 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 45% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 46.46% | 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 | 41% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 2.88 | 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% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.73% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 50.6 | 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 | 53% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 49.94% | 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 | 44% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 3.12 | 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 | 98% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.13 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 44% 4 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 11 | 47.05% | 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 | 32% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 5 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 2 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 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 | 95% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.01% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 40% 7 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 2 | 48.68% | 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 | 35% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 4 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 7 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.1 | 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 | 97% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.03% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 47% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 51.46% | 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 | 32% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 18.71% | 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 | 98% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Stanway School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
