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The Sir John Colfox Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressRidgeway, DT6 3DT
School Websitewww.colfox.org/
Telephone1308422291
URN141735

School Census

Total 854
Girls/Boys 444/410
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.0%/48.0%
% pupils where English not first language 1.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 192
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
28/02/2018 Good
23/05/2012 Good
Inspection Date 28/02/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 23/05/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
12 September 2023School inspectionView
28 February 2018Full inspection: GoodView
08 April 2015Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57.20%
Entering EBacc 33.10%
EBacc average point score 3.9
Progress 8 0.01
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 28%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 52%
Entering EBacc 14%
EBacc average point score 3.47
Progress 8 -0.33
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4
Progress 8 -0.33

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications168
As first preference129
As second preference29
As third preference10
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers129
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications175
As first preference133
As second preference37
As third preference5
Total Offers Made136
first preference offers133
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications172
As first preference120
As second preference41
As third preference10
Total Offers Made122
first preference offers119
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications167
As first preference132
As second preference29
As third preference6
Total Offers Made136
first preference offers132
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications196
As first preference145
As second preference37
As third preference14
Total Offers Made145
first preference offers145
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications177
As first preference137
As second preference31
As third preference9
Total Offers Made141
first preference offers137
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications194
As first preference152
As second preference31
As third preference11
Total Offers Made148
first preference offers145
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications175
As first preference131
As second preference34
As third preference10
Total Offers Made134
first preference offers131
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications196
As first preference138
As second preference46
As third preference12
Total Offers Made144
first preference offers138
second preference offers6
third preference offers0

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
86.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
92.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.3%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.7%

Nearby Schools

St Catherine's Roman Catholic School

(0.46 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Pymore Road, , DT6 3TR