Babington Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityLeicester
AddressStrasbourg Drive, LE4 0SZ
URN143247

School Census

Total 1344
Girls/Boys 648/696
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.2%/51.8%
% pupils where English not first language 45.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 595
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
28/03/2023 Good
19/03/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 28/03/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 19/03/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 33.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 22.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 37.50%
Entering EBacc 9.50%
EBacc average point score 2.79
Progress 8 -0.8
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 25%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 38%
Entering EBacc 6%
EBacc average point score 3.01
Progress 8 -0.53
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.32
Progress 8 -0.49

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications330
As first preference198
As second preference75
As third preference38
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers198
second preference offers19
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications337
As first preference208
As second preference70
As third preference43
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers208
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications407
As first preference248
As second preference80
As third preference64
Total Offers Made269
first preference offers243
second preference offers18
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications420
As first preference238
As second preference98
As third preference73
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers236
second preference offers24
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications503
As first preference240
As second preference122
As third preference124
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers235
second preference offers25
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications446
As first preference255
As second preference105
As third preference86
Total Offers Made278
first preference offers240
second preference offers24
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications413
As first preference225
As second preference97
As third preference91
Total Offers Made277
first preference offers225
second preference offers23
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications343
As first preference198
As second preference67
As third preference78
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers198
second preference offers12
third preference offers7

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree32%
disagree0%
strongly disagree20%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree36%
disagree4%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree44%
agree36%
disagree8%
strongly disagree12%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree8%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
not applicable68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree44%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree40%
agree12%
disagree8%
strongly disagree12%
don't know0%
not applicable28%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree60%
agree20%
disagree4%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree36%
disagree4%
strongly disagree12%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree60%
agree16%
disagree4%
strongly disagree16%
don't know4%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree44%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree24%
disagree12%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree44%
agree32%
disagree4%
strongly disagree16%
don't know4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes80%
no20%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin35.4%
african ethnic origin19.4%
indian ethnic origin10.5%
any other white background ethnic origin8%
any other asian background ethnic origin7.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin2.7%
any other black background ethnic origin2.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.7%
white and black african ethnic origin2.4%
pakistani ethnic origin1.7%
caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin37.3%
african ethnic origin19.1%
indian ethnic origin8.3%
any other white background ethnic origin8%
any other asian background ethnic origin7.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.1%
any other black background ethnic origin2.9%
white and black african ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2.5%
pakistani ethnic origin1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.7%

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