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Whitley Academy
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- Coventry CV3 4BD
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some need repeated reminders to settle in. Effective bullying management.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not always remember key information and need more help with reading and understanding improvement points.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers have good subject knowledge but need better methods to check pupil understanding and address misconceptions.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have the opportunity to engage through various school activities.
Communication: School uses effective communication systems to keep parents informed about their child's progress and school events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership takes student concerns seriously and has made significant improvements since the new headteacher arrived.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ambitious plans to improve education quality and support pupils鈥� learning progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust systems in place for dealing with bullying; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes compassion and safety effectively, especially mental health support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High expectations for SEND pupils but inconsistent adaptations to ensure they understand key points.
Subjects Offered: A broad range of subjects, including several vocational ones at Key Stage 4, but important knowledge needs clearer identification.
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Whitley Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 783 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Whitley Academy is a great choice for your child's secondary school education. Both students and parents may find the transition from elementary to secondary education exhilarating, but it may also be disturbing. We are dedicated to doing everything we can to ensure that students are as supported as possible while they are in primary school. If your child will soon be starting at Whitley Academy, we ask that you please take a moment to listen to our collection of podcasts produced by Year 7 pupils on adjusting to life there. The greatest possible start in secondary school is what we aim to provide for students at Whitley Academy. To provide a positive transition focused on student well-being, all students will participate in a nurturing transition programme run by their tutors. As part of the transition programme, we wish to give students the chance to. Feel secure with the daily schedule and expectations and quickly acclimatise to the school environment. You can discover all the details regarding the transitional activities that take place both while children are still in primary school and after they have joined us on this page. We wanted to take a moment to extend a warm welcome to the Whitley Academy neighbourhood. Please watch the films below to get to know the faculty and the school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 8.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.93 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 33.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 49.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 28.86% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 15.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 3.16 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.42% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 35.8% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 50.77% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 29.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.87% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 17% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.58% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.42% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.46% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 15.26 | 27.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.22 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.84% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 120 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 66% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.15% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.1% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.78 | 32.55 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 32.08 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.94% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 152 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.4% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitley Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1