Aspire Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Address | Frome Road, BA2 5RF |
| School Website | www.aspireacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1225832212 |
| URN | 140677 |
School Census
| Total | 103 |
| Girls/Boys | 11/92 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 10.7%/89.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 73 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/04/2024 | Good |
| 22/03/2017 | Good |
| 15/01/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/03/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2013 |
| 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 | 2.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.09 |
| Progress 8 | -2.04 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.17 |
| Progress 8 | -2.23 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0 |
| Progress 8 | -3.01 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 89 |
| Maths | 91 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 93 |
| Reading Progress | 2.5 |
| Writing Progress | -6.8 |
| Maths Progress | -8.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 30% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 30% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
Nearby Schools
Three Ways School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: 180 Frome Road, , BA2 5RF
St Martin's Garden Primary School
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lympsham Green, , BA2 2UN
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Combe Hay Lane, , BA2 8PA