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The Axholme Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Damien Keogh

corporate_fareTHE AXHOLME ACADEMY

location_onCrowle, DN17 4HU

language Visit Website phone 1724710368

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

546

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Attainment 8

38.4

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GCSE Rank

#12 in North Lincolnshire

#2,751 of 3,216 nationally

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The Axholme Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Crowle, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Axholme Academy is an academy converter in Crowle, North Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE AXHOLME ACADEMY. The school has approximately 528 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.4, placing the school #12 in North Lincolnshire and #2,751 of 3,216 nationally. 33.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

33.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.1%

Entering EBacc49.50%

EBacc APS3.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.50%

EBacc APS3.74

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 March 2023

Inspection Report

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05 July 2017

Inspection Report

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29 October 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-07-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-10-29

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-11-10

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

12.1%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 528 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.1%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	528	64	12.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	536	86	16.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	527	48	9.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	534	50	9.4%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	537	96	17.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	535	54	10.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	546	24	4.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	543	21	3.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	555	12	2.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	554	26	4.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	556	14	2.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	549	15	2.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	549	2	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	559	35	6.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	556	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	556	2	0.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	558	12	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	525	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	531	2	0.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	544	4	0.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	519	7	1.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	518	4	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	515	14	2.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	456	1	0.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	455	8	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	455	10	2.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

56.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

68.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree41%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

don't know10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree13%

disagree24%

strongly disagree25%

don't know1%

not applicable8%

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 agree37%

agree11%

disagree21%

strongly disagree32%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree32%

agree39%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree38%

disagree23%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree54%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree61%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree15%

agree32%

disagree18%

strongly disagree25%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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South Axholme Academy

The Vale Academy

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sir John Nelthorpe School

Winterton Community Academy

Outwood Academy Brumby