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Hartshill Academy

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

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location_onNuneaton, CV10 0NA

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

969

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Progress 8

-0.7

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GCSE Rank

#38 in Warwickshire

#3,337 of 4,676 nationally

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Hartshill Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Nuneaton, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -0.7).

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School Summary

Hartshill Academy is an academy converter in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 969 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.2, placing the school #38 in Warwickshire and #3,337 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.7 — below-average pupil progress.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

There are 3 teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 20.1%.

In the 2022/23 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.8 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)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.7

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14.80%

EBacc APS3.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.08

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS2.85

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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.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-01-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-10-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-03-29

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-04-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 6.6% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2023

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.694% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2023, this school served a headcount of 972 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 6.6%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2022/23 (Summer term)	972	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	969	250	25.8%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	976	212	21.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	976	228	23.4%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	990	365	36.9%	4.9%	5
2021/22 (Autumn term)	995	168	16.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	996	166	16.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	989	77	7.8%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	999	187	18.7%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,000	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,000	89	8.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	997	120	12.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	990	74	7.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	994	48	4.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	993	81	8.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	997	40	4.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,002	54	5.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,019	26	2.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,031	20	1.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,033	17	1.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,031	57	5.5%	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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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.

54.0%Positive

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

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree4%

agree32%

disagree32%

strongly disagree26%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree14%

agree52%

disagree18%

strongly disagree15%

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

strongly agree17%

agree30%

disagree23%

strongly disagree23%

not applicable8%

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

yes32%

no68%

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

agree22%

disagree22%

strongly disagree56%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree8%

agree48%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree45%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

don't know11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree10%

agree46%

disagree26%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree6%

agree74%

disagree7%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree17%

agree67%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree6%

agree36%

disagree23%

strongly disagree20%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes36%

no64%

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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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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