Samuel Ward Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressChalkstone Way, CB9 0LD
URN136322

School Census

Total 1219
Girls/Boys 609/610
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.0%/50.0%
% pupils where English not first language 9.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 169
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
01/11/2022 Good
06/03/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 01/11/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 06/03/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59.60%
Entering EBacc 19.70%
EBacc average point score 3.69
Progress 8 -0.23
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc 15%
EBacc average point score 3.81
Progress 8 -0.23
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.37
Progress 8 -0.02

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications269
As first preference179
As second preference77
As third preference12
Total Offers Made192
first preference offers179
second preference offers9
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications271
As first preference171
As second preference74
As third preference24
Total Offers Made198
first preference offers171
second preference offers13
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications323
As first preference200
As second preference104
As third preference19
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers200
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications274
As first preference166
As second preference99
As third preference9
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers166
second preference offers13
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications295
As first preference180
As second preference83
As third preference29
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers180
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications349
As first preference232
As second preference96
As third preference16
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers210
second preference offers20
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications379
As first preference251
As second preference97
As third preference30
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers227
second preference offers9
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications361
As first preference267
As second preference77
As third preference13
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers223
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications394
As first preference290
As second preference94
As third preference7
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers238
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications389
As first preference291
As second preference86
As third preference7
Total Offers Made251
first preference offers251
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications321
As first preference213
As second preference95
As third preference11
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers213
second preference offers6
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree42%
disagree15%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree47%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree50%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree11%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree19%
agree40%
disagree21%
strongly disagree11%
don't know8%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree34%
agree25%
disagree11%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree39%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree11%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree34%
agree40%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree42%
disagree15%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree45%
disagree18%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree52%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree54%
disagree3%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree27%
agree40%
disagree18%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes75%
no25%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin74.9%
any other white background ethnic origin7.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3%
indian ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%
african ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin75.9%
any other white background ethnic origin6.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3%
indian ethnic origin2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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