West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | The Avenue, NG31 7PX |
| School Website | www.wgacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1476405200 |
| URN | 148433 |
School Census
| Total | 310 |
| Girls/Boys | 150/160 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.4%/51.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 156 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 30.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2024 | Good |
| 31/01/2018 | Inadequate |
| 04/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 January 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 38.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 9.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.78 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.84 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 32% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 2.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.62 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As first preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 103 |
| As first preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As first preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As first preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Trent Road, , NG31 7XQ
Ambergate Sports College
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dysart Road, , NG31 7LP
The Isaac Newton Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dysart Road, , NG31 7DG