The Austen Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Address | Shakespeare Road, The Austen Academy, RG24 9BP |
| School Website | www.austenacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1256236640 |
| URN | 148343 |
School Census
| Total | 100 |
| Girls/Boys | 31/69 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 31.0%/69.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/09/2022 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 11% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 98 |
| Maths | 92 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 10 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | -9.7 |
| Maths Progress | -14.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 30% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
South View Infant and Nursery School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Off Shooters Way, , RG21 5LL
South View Junior School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shooters Way, , RG21 5LL
Marnel Junior School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shetland Road, , RG24 9PT
Marnel Community Infant School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shetland Road, , RG24 9PT