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The Thomas Lord Audley School
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- Colchester CO2 8NJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making good progress in key stage 3 and key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and develop positive attitudes to their learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive targeted training to improve their skills.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development programs help teachers stay current.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not plan sufficient challenge; however, underperformance has been addressed effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are valued and have opportunities to be involved.
Communication: Regular and clear communication with parents about pupil progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value the effective leadership of the headteacher and senior team.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders establish and apply clear expectations of conduct.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership focuses on strengthening teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident that staff will support them.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote welfare is good.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities available.
Career Counselling Services: Effective impartial advice and guidance provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education.
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The Thomas Lord Audley School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 894 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 3.20% |
| 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 38.8 | 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 | 34% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 15% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 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 | 160 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -0.62 | 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 | 37.9 | 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 | 29% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 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 | 4% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.22 | 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 | 95% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 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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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 | -0.17 | 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 | 41.5 | 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% 13 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 6 | 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 | 23% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 8 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 11 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 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 | 93% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 38.1 | 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 | 27% 9 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 8 | 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 | 11% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 5 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 3 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 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 | 91% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 40.8 | 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 | 36% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 17% | 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 | 13% | 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 | 92% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Thomas Lord Audley School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
