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Castle View Enterprise Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Castle View Enterprise Academy
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
- Secondary
- Sunderland SR5 3DX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is ambitious and builds understanding over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, tolerant, and taught how to behave.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from targeted professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong; however, not all subjects have consistent teaching and assessment methods.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers know their pupils well; some gaps in understanding not quickly addressed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents recommend the school and can use Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates through Ofsted Parent View and tracks attendance information.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly on concerns and educate pupils about reporting issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Reviewed and improved the curriculum; prioritised reading and developing subject-specific skills.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly; clear safeguarding processes.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and are supported through the 'twin-track' system.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities including cadets, sports, and The Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: 鈥楶athways programme鈥� integrates additional curriculum with character development.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers programme with local business links.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils learn about further education pathways including colleges and apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum similar to their peers.
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Castle View Enterprise Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1027 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 15.1 | 28.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.90 | 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 | 40.4 | 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 | 37% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 42.88% | 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 | 54% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.69 | 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% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.85% | 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 | -0.63 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 55% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 48.17% | 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 | 56% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3.1 | 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 | 92% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.16% | 2.13% |
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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.
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 | -0.28 | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 45% 9 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 6 | 43.1% | 43.41% |
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% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.5 | 2.76 | 2.88 |
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 | 89% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 5% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.62 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 36% 3 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 4 | 43.68% | 42.62% |
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 | 6% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 5 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 5 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
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 | 92% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.36% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.21 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 39% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 49.53% | 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 | 9% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 19.2% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 94% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.75% | 2.45% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle View Enterprise Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1