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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain the skills and knowledge they need for future learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave sensibly in class and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers’ subject knowledge is strong in many subject areas.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have taken effective steps to develop teachers’ subject knowledge in many subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: There remains too much variation in how pupils develop their vocabulary in all subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders work hard to engage parents and gain the confidence of the community.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers comment on the positive changes at the school.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on their child's school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders do not tolerate bullying and adults deal with it effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should raise teachers' expectations of pupils' vocabulary development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well supported in school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide effective support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Extracurricular Offerings: The range of extracurricular activities continues to develop.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide helpful careers advice and guidance to broaden pupils’ aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are well-prepared for their future.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language study the same subjects as all pupils.
Subjects Offered: Currently, the number of pupils entered for EBacc subjects is below the national average.
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Thomas Clarkson Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.

It has 1393 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Good Good Requires Improvement
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15 - 19.3
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 30% 98% 24%
Grade 5 or above A Level 8.00% 35.00% 6.30%
Day Fees - - -
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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 0.00 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 37.0 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 30% 28.91% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 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 19% 21.79% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 12.46% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 16.17% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 3.03 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 92% 92.05% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 224 147 144
Pupils staying in education 87% 85.63% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 59% 23.66% 32.75%
School sixth forms 28% 19.85% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 0% 28.37% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 13.83% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.15% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 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 -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 40.1 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 30% 31.24% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 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 19% 23.32% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 15.45% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 12% 18.89% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 3.26 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 90% 93.65% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 230 145 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 89.83% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 66% 24.3% 34.03%
School sixth forms 21% 22.65% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 0% 27.38% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 15.65% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships SP 1.6% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 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 -0.01 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 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% 5 26.86% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 1 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 10% 20.1% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 1 10.87% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 6% 3 14.52% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 2.99 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 93% 94.38% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 212 148 135
Pupils staying in education 85% 87.7% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 26.41% 33.3%
School sixth forms 29% 19.95% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 0% 28.22% 8.45%
Other education destinations SP 13.11% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 3.14% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 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 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 37.8 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 26% 1 26.03% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 2 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 17% 19.76% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 4 10.26% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 2 13.9% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 3.1 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 90% 85.5% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 240 152 140
Pupils staying in education 80% 79.09% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 62% 20.76% 28.32%
School sixth forms 18% 18.06% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 27.12% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 8.35% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2.88% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 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 -0.25 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 37.7 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 25% 26.74% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 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 12% 20.08% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 12.67% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 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 94% 82.34% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 216 163 144
Pupils staying in education 91% 72.56% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 71% 28.41% 30.56%
School sixth forms 20% 16.75% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 26.63% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 2.97% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 4.41% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.97% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.5 30.76 29.99
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.6 31.29 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 8.00% 19.23% 13.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 42 227 201
Students staying in education 52% 51.06% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 4.61% 6.08%
Students entering employment 17% 28.06% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 17% 9.33% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.11 32.9 33.4
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.59 33.26 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 17.2% 21.91% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 50 242 248
Students staying in education 56% 52.33% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 4.61% 5%
Students entering employment 27% 25.28% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 10.33% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 20.35 1 28.92 29.38
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 21.14 3 29.51 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) D - -
AAB or higher 7.3% 16.07% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 32 212 231
Students staying in education 59% 52% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 6.32% 7.78%
Students entering employment 26% 25.95% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 9.63% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 21.96 3 28.17 29.02
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 24.64 28.56 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 4.3% 16.03% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 3 3
Students staying in education - 50% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.56% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 21.19% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.06% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 18.5 29.3 26.73
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 24.52 30.28 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 14.3% 18.35% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 4 55.53% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships - 5.53% 6.37%
Students entering employment 16% 23.73% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.93% 4.23%
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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

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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
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15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thomas Clarkson Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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