Details

Age Range 14-19 years
Gender Mixed
Type Academy, University technical college
Religious Character None
Local Authority Cumberland
Address Blackwood Road, CA14 4JW
URN 140600

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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 Date Ofsted 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 2023
Type Score
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
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 30.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 28%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 27%
EBacc average point score 2.76
Progress 8 -1.25

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 64%
agree 22%
disagree 11%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 64%
agree 27%
disagree 2%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 51%
agree 40%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 11%
agree 11%
disagree 2%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 4%
not applicable 67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 56%
agree 29%
disagree 16%
strongly disagree 0%
don't know 0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 47%
agree 13%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 0%
not applicable 31%
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 75%
agree 25%
disagree 0%
strongly disagree 0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 51%
agree 42%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 0%
don't know 2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 60%
agree 33%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 67%
agree 24%
disagree 9%
strongly disagree 0%
don't know 0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 62%
agree 29%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 0%
don't know 2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 42%
agree 36%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 11%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 60%
agree 20%
disagree 9%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 91%
no 9%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 96.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 1.1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 96.6%
white and asian ethnic origin 0.8%