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Welland Park Academy
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Welland Park Academy
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- Harborough LE16 9DR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in key stages 3 and 4 across most subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves extremely well in and around the school. Bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers are enthusiastic and have high expectations of what pupils can achieve.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use strong subject knowledge to plan clear sequences of learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Not all teachers follow the school’s policy on feedback; some do not make effective use of questioning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage with diverse extracurricular activities and 'house' systems.
Communication: Leaders ensure that pupils and parents receive detailed guidance about available options.
Parent Satisfaction: A vast majority of parents said their children are happy and safe at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders act with integrity to make the best decisions for pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have precise plans for improvement and provide a positive culture of aspiration.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and the pastoral care for pupils is a considerable strength.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel well supported, safe, and happy. Safeguarding is effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many extracurricular activities enrich pupils’ learning experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The recently introduced 'house' system provides pupils leadership opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive individual guidance about the different options available to them.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are very well prepared for their next steps in education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders provide pupils with SEND additional support but lack a secure oversight of the provision.
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Welland Park Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 966 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 19.3 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 98% | 45% |
| 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 56% | 27.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 40.24% | 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 | 26% | 20.58% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 8.76% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.41% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 2.46 | 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% | 94.53% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.95% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.56% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 26.81% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.09% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.65% | 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 | 0.57 | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 69% | 29.86% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 42.62% | 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 | 30% | 22.01% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 14.96% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.89 | 2.65 | 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 | 94% | 95.12% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 90.2% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 27.59% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.12% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.32% | 2.15% |
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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 | 0.27 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 65% 15 | 30.33% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 4 | 45.41% | 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 | 28% | 23.98% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 2 | 10.51% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 2 | 15.69% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.77 | 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 | - | 95.56% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.65% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.29% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 50% | 25.89% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 39.36% | 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 | 32% | 19.05% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 8.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.34% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 2.43 | 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 | - | 91.81% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.57% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.7% | 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 | - | 20.02% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.96% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.04% | 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 | - | 92.18% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 200 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.05% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.95% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 22.64% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.46% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Welland Park Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
