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The Victory Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have worked on improving the curriculum to ensure it is ambitious for all pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders set high standards for behaviour, and most pupils follow these expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers are experts in their subjects and use their expertise effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers introduce new learning through clear explanations and focus on developing spoken skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistencies due to COVID-19 pandemic and staffing challenges have led to gaps in knowledge for some pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Representatives of the student council feed back to leaders and staff every term.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils feel the school has their best interests at heart.
Communication: Leaders do not always communicate clearly enough about the actions taken to address bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken swift action to address gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should improve communication about actions taken regarding bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff strongly promote the well-being of their pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal well with incidents of bullying, although pupils are not always aware of how they have been resolved.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils learn to take on responsibility through extra-curricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive regular guidance about their next career steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Careers advice is particularly helpful for older pupils and sixth-form students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders adapt the curriculum well for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a wide range of subjects.
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The Victory Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1192 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have the good fortune to work in a beautiful learning setting with first-rate materials. Our belief is that each person is unique every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. Our task is to identify and promote these for everyone. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that your child will be a dynamic member of society when they leave the Academy. We want our pupils to succeed, and this is only possible with the cooperation of our parents and staff. We are aware that our philosophy and methodology alter paths and lives. We are an inclusive academy that is passionately dedicated to excellence.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | 98% | 79% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.70% | 35.00% | 4.50% |
| 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 | -0.59 | 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 | 33.7 | 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 | 22% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 40.92% | 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 | 31% | 25.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 12.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 18.62% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.77 | 2.71 | 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 | 85% | 91.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 86.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 21.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 49.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.3% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.2% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 32.8 | 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 | 18% | 31.54% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 43.69% | 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 | 7% | 23.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 14.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 18.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.59 | 2.79 | 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 | 84% | 95.3% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 91.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 25.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 49.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
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 | -0.12 | 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 | 35.8 | 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 | 25% 5 | 31.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 8 | 44.92% | 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 | 3% | 27.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 13.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 18.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.65 | 2.85 | 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 | 86% | 90.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 23.26% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 47.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.42% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.89% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 33.3 | 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 | 20% 15 | 32.13% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 9 | 45.65% | 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 | 7% | 28.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 17.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.63 | 2.96 | 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 | 86% | 84.53% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 141 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 75.47% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 20% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 50.47% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 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 | 0.34 | 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 | 38.6 | 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 | 35% | 31.91% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 44.35% | 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 | 5% | 27.78% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 17.48% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 19.13% | 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 | 87% | 84.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 52.37% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 22.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 50.11% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.79% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.47% | 2.45% |
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 | 20.77 | 23.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 15.38 | 22.21 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.70% | 5.65% | 13.67% |
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 | 61 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 53.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 24.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 11.17% | 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 | 23 | 26.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.76 | 26.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.43% | 17.7% |
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 | 38 | 204 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 56.28% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 19.28% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.94% | 10.69% |
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 | 22.93 1 | 25.79 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.53 4 | 25.76 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 6.05% | 13.07% |
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 | 63 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 53.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 23.88% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 10.24% | 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 | 21.14 | 27.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.89 4 | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 6.98% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 31.53% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.76% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 19.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.59% | 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 | 21.57 | 26.95 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.04 | 28.61 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 6.43% | 12.64% |
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 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 36.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 23.35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.12% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 Victory Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
