Thomas Middlecott Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | Edinburgh Drive, PE20 1JS |
| School Website | www.thomasmiddlecott.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1205722336 |
| URN | 141391 |
School Census
| Total | 576 |
| Girls/Boys | 293/283 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.9%/49.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 29.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 186 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 25/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 07 March 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 June 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 December 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 June 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 September 2017 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 10.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 23.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 34.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.53 |
| Progress 8 | -0.78 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 19% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.43 |
| Progress 8 | -0.98 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.01 |
| Progress 8 | -0.91 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 225 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 196 |
| As first preference | 91 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 91 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 197 |
| As first preference | 88 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 191 |
| As first preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 75 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 207 |
| As first preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 188 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 84 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 127 |
| As first preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 79 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 48% |
| no | 52% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 21% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 7% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 24% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 23.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 24.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Kirton Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , PE20 1HY