Astley Community High School
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Elsdon Avenue, NE25 0BP |
| School Website | www.svf.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1912371505 |
| URN | 122374 |
School Census
| Total | 563 |
| Girls/Boys | 295/268 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.4%/47.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 148 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/01/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/01/2016 | Good |
| 23/10/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 05 November 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 13 January 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 January 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 01 February 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 19 January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 02 December 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 November 2005 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 27 September 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 10.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.47 |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | 2% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.52 |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.54 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 120 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 97 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 139 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 133 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 9% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 35% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Whytrig Community Middle School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Elsdon Avenue, , NE25 0BP
Seaton Delaval First School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Western Avenue, , NE25 0EP