The Sir John Colfox Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressRidgeway, DT6 3DT
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
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

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

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree55%
disagree13%
strongly disagree11%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree26%
agree50%
disagree15%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree9%
agree44%
disagree28%
strongly disagree14%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree17%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know6%
not applicable53%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree17%
agree32%
disagree32%
strongly disagree14%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree29%
agree23%
disagree21%
strongly disagree9%
don't know3%
not applicable15%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree17%
agree17%
disagree17%
strongly disagree37%
dont know13%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree27%
agree41%
disagree10%
strongly disagree9%
don't know12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree45%
disagree14%
strongly disagree11%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree26%
agree51%
disagree15%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree56%
disagree17%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree48%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree24%
agree37%
disagree24%
strongly disagree6%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes68%
no32%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.8%
any other white background ethnic origin3.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.6%
any other white background ethnic origin3.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%

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