The Barnes Wallis Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | Butts Lane, LN4 4PN |
| School Website | www.barneswallisacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1526342379 |
| URN | 141166 |
School Census
| Total | 547 |
| Girls/Boys | 272/275 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.7%/50.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 169 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/07/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/07/2017 | Good |
| 19/06/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/07/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2013 |
| 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 | 38.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 51.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.68 |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 55% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.13 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.77 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As first preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 71 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As first preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 91 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As first preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 102 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 168 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 137 |
| As first preference | 91 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 93 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 91 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 112 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 135 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 73 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As first preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 62 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 35% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 21% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 57.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
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