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New Rickstones Academy
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- Rivenhall CM8 2SD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| 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 attending the school are making good progress and standards are rising quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good with higher expectations and a reduction in exclusions.
Qualifications and Training: Subject leaders receive high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders combine perceptive observations with analysis for performance improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Few inconsistencies remain, but overall teaching quality has improved significantly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are supportive of improvements, and pupil numbers are rising.
Communication: Arrangements for supporting disadvantaged pupils are effective.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have demonstrated approval for leaders鈥� work to improve the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors have acted decisively to bring improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders promote strong progress and secure improvements in teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils believe bullying is rare and tackled quickly when reported.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and report being well looked after.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students participate in activities beyond classroom work, including community service.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities extend learning beyond normal classroom work.
Outdoor Facilities: Effective support for balancing academic and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial advice and guidance help students select suitable programmes.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students make strong progress and are preparing for future steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support plans for SEN pupils reflect high expectations and effective care.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum supports achieving demanding targets.
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New Rickstones Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1159 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
62.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Co-educational 11鈥�19 comprehensive independent Academy, New Rickstones. There are about 120 employees total, 51 of them are teachers. The Academy has modern, state of the art buildings which were opened in 2012, offering a first class learning and working environment to students and staff alike. There are 817 students enrolled as of September for the 2019鈥�20 school year.
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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 | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 15.1 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 42% |
| 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 44.2 | 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% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.46% | 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 | 12% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 2.88 | 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 | 88% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.73% | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 46.8 | 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 | 42% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 49.94% | 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 | 14% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 3.12 | 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 | 89% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.25% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 40% 14 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 23 | 47.05% | 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 | 10% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 5 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 7 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 3 | 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 | 86% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.01% | 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 | -0.54 | 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 | 36.5 | 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 | 26% 10 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 2 | 48.68% | 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 | 7% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 8 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 7 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 3.1 | 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 | 91% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.03% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 39.4 | 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 | 16% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 51.46% | 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 | 16% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 18.71% | 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% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 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 | 28.46 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.62% | 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 | 39 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 26% | 10.08% | 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 | 30 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.97% | 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 | 32 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 34% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 11.11% | 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 | 26.67 8 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.67 7 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 10.48% | 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 | 39 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 13% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 23% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 50% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.33% | 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 | 18.80 5 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.89 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.8% | 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 | 12 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 52% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.76% | 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 | 23.21 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.13% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 56% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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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 New Rickstones Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1