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John Cabot Academy
- Secondary
- South Gloucestershire BS15 8BD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils in every year group are now making good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is good. Teachers can focus on teaching and pupils can concentrate on learning.
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders are experienced and knowledgeable.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide good training opportunities to support teachers.
Strengths and Challenges: Some weaker teaching remains due to recruitment difficulties.
Opportunities for Involvement: A significant number of parents feel their concerns are not addressed.
Communication: School leaders do not always communicate well enough with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents鈥� views of the school are significantly more negative than those of their children.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and teachers are working effectively together to improve all key aspects of school life.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders do not always address parents' concerns promptly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a well-established culture of vigilance.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to be respectful of everyone, regardless of their sexuality or ethnic group.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can involve themselves in a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils can develop their artistic and sporting skills through the school's timetable.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a comprehensive and well-planned programme of careers education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form successfully caters for a large number of students with a range of abilities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: These pupils are receiving the support they need to make good progress.
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John Cabot Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1277 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is crucial that our kids have a strong sense of self, a feeling of their place in the world, and self-agency in the twenty-first century. These characteristics will enable our students to graduate from John Cabot as contented, useful members of society. My vision for John Cabot consists of three components in order to make this happen. First, making sure it continues to be a joyful and secure space for our students. With really well-known systems for everything from uniform to behaviour, this will occur. Our kids will feel secure and empowered to learn about themselves, create a sense of self, and find their place in the 21st century with these clearly defined boundaries. Second, education I want an academy that promotes learning since it gives me professional energy. This will obviously lead to great academic results; but more than that, I want for each student, somewhere in the course of their school career, to have a lesson which sets off the lightbulbs in their mind, ignites a love of learning for a subject, and so changes the course of their lives. And finally, I want to inspire awe and wonder in our pupils. A trip, participating on a sports team, or giving a performance are some examples. These are the moments that you will always cherish, but they also help our pupils build their self-awareness, resilience, and confidence. I'm eager to see this idea for John Cabot Academy come to fruition. But I can't do it by myself. It depends on a solid, encouraging relationship between the home and the school. I very much look forward to working with Parents and Carers in a harmonious, mutually beneficial partnership to build this confidence and success.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.50% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 48% | 29.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 45.65% | 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 | 11% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 11.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.79 | 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 | 92% | 94.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.4% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 32.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 27.8% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 9.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 6.15% | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 54.4 | 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 | 61% | 34.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 50% | 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 | 7% | 23.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 15.41% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 3.15 | 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 | 97% | 88% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.8% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 28.6% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 10.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 8.6% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.15% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.9% | 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.
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 | -0.14 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 43% 7 | 28.85% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 4 | 46.35% | 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 | 24% | 25.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 5 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 1 | 13.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.89 | 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 | 95% | 86.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 77.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 32.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 26.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 8.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.56% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 50.4 | 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 | 50% 6 | 28.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 5 | 47.06% | 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 | 18% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 2 | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 4 | 12.11% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 2.93 | 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 | 98% | 79.85% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 26.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 31.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.15% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 7.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 44% | 27.47% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 44.29% | 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 | 8% | 19.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.82% | 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 | 95% | 85.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 31.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 36.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 2.45% |
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 | 26.42 | 27.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.2 | 26.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.50% | 12.13% | 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 | 183 | 166 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 49.08% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.85% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 28.92% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 8.08% | 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 | 31.28 | 30.19 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.91 | 29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 12.74% | 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 | 189 | 216 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 47.54% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.62% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 27.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.92% | 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.
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 | 28.82 5 | 27.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.85 7 | 24.86 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.1% | 6.4% | 13.07% |
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 | 244 | 266 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 48.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 28.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9% | 8.8% |
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 | 23.97 4 | 23.9 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.97 6 | 24.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 5.07% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 56 | 47.1% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 29% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.4% | 4.22% |
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 | 27.79 | 21.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.28 | 23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 5.64% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 55.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 10.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 24.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Cabot Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
