Ofsted: Outstanding

Ambergate Sports College

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

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location_onGrantham, NG31 7LP

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

175

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Progress 8

-1.14

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GCSE Rank

#61 in Lincolnshire

#4,116 of 4,560 nationally

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Ambergate Sports College is a Academy special converter school in Grantham, serving ages 4-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -1.14).

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School Summary

Ambergate Sports College is an academy special converter in Grantham, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 4-16. The school has approximately 175 pupils on roll.

In 2023, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.1, placing the school #61 in Lincolnshire and #4,116 of 4,560 nationally. Progress 8 was -1.14 — below-average pupil progress.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 19.8%.

In the 2022/23 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.41

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

6.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.55

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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.

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 54%England 60%

Reading8% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 67% · Eng 71%

Maths8% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-8.4

Read

LA -0.3

-12.3 to -4.5

-9.8

Write

LA -0.3

-13.4 to -6.3

-5.2

Maths

LA -0.7

-9.1 to -1.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%England 65%

Reading6% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 75% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 73% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-7.2

Read

LA -0.7

-10.5 to -4.0

-8.0

Write

LA -0.4

-11.0 to -5.0

-7.5

Maths

LA -1.0

-10.3 to -4.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%

Reading0% LA 71%

Writing0% LA 74%

Maths0% LA 70%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-5.1

Read

LA -0.8

-9 to -1.2

-8.2

Write

LA -0.5

-11.9 to -4.5

-5.2

Maths

LA -1.2

-8.8 to -1.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-06-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-03-08

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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 174 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
2022/23 (Summer term)	174	0	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	175	5	2.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	176	10	5.7%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	170	11	6.5%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	160	2	1.2%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	157	3	1.9%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	151	2	1.3%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	151	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	151	1	0.7%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	150	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	150	2	1.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	149	3	2.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	143	2	1.4%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	142	4	2.8%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	142	1	0.7%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	144	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	143	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	141	2	1.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	141	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	140	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	137	7	5.1%	3.1%

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.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree50%

agree25%

disagree20%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree60%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree60%

agree25%

disagree15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree50%

disagree15%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree40%

disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree25%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree55%

agree30%

disagree10%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree40%

agree15%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know30%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree10%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

Ambergate Sports College

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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