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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
- Secondary
- Harlow CM18 7NQ
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Based on the inspection date: 08 May 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Lessons do not always help pupils to learn and remember more, and pupils do not achieve highly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils do not always speak kindly to each other, and lessons are sometimes disrupted by poor behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Some teachers have not received enough training to plan and teach subjects well.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum plans do not precisely identify what pupils need to know.
Communication: Leaders have high, clear expectations and communicate effectively with parents on safeguarding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have high, clear expectations but staff do not consistently apply the behaviour policy.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders usually have clear, realistic plans for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School ensures students learn how to keep themselves safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff do not consistently apply leaders’ high expectations of behaviour.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a broad range of clubs, from rocket making to crochet.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils can take part in musical productions and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn about a range of careers and further education courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND do not always receive effective support in lessons.
Subjects Offered: Many pupils take a range of vocational courses in key stage 4, such as hospitality and catering.
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 999 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -1.05 | 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 | 34.7 | 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% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 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 | 49% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 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 | 93% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 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 | -0.94 | 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 | 38.7 | 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% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 53% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 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 | 90% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.63 | 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 | 37.2 | 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 | 27% 9 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 13 | 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 | 54% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 5 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.49 | 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 | 199 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 40.9 | 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 | 36% 2 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 1 | 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 | 43% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 6 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 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 | 95% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 41.9 | 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 | 34% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 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 | 33% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 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 | 94% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Local authority ratio 20 : 1