Details

Age Range14-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, University technical college
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCumberland
AddressBlackwood Road, CA14 4JW
URN140600

School Census

Total 377
Girls/Boys 112/265
Girls/Boys Ratio 29.7%/70.3%
% pupils where English not first language 0.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 94
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 3.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/03/2023 Good
05/06/2019 Outstanding
Inspection Date 07/03/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 05/06/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 27.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 23.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 2.40%
Entering EBacc 0.00%
EBacc average point score 2.65
Progress 8 -1.6
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 29.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 30%
Entering EBacc 0%
EBacc average point score 2.5
Progress 8 -1.47
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 30.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 28%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 27%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 2.76
Progress 8 -1.25

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree22%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree27%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree51%
agree40%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree11%
disagree2%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
not applicable67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree56%
agree29%
disagree16%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree47%
agree13%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
not applicable31%
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 agree75%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree51%
agree42%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree67%
agree24%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree62%
agree29%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree36%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know11%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree60%
agree20%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin96.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin96.6%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%

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