Samuel Ward Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Chalkstone Way, CB9 0LD |
| School Website | www.samuelward.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1440761511 |
| URN | 136322 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 295 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 349 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 379 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 361 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 394 |
| As first preference | 290 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 291 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 251 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 251 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 321 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Westfield Primary Academy
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chalkstone Way, , CB9 0BW
New Cangle Community Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chapple Drive, , CB9 0DU