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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision 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 make good progress in most subjects by the end of key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct around school is good; they are confident and courteous.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Interventions are in place for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure good progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and share the vision and high expectations.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The quality of teaching has improved; pupils understand what they need to do to improve.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers do not have high enough expectations, leading to less progress for the most able pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are encouraged to stay and read with their children in the morning.
Communication with Parents: An online system helps parents interact with staff about their children's learning.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are extremely supportive of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work well with other agencies, quickly addressing concerns and escalating if necessary.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have clear plans for improvement and collaborate well with parents and staff.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare; pupils feel confident in dealing with bullying.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils demonstrate good manners and take pride in their school environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The Beacon Provision supports pupils with challenging behavior in a nurturing environment.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: After-school sporting activities have increased significantly, encouraging greater participation.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities like the early years ‘forest school’ encourage deep thinking while balancing academics.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is varied and used to enrich experiences, such as the 'forest school.'
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive thorough guidance about next steps and options after the sixth form.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The sixth form prepares pupils well for the next stages of their education.
Support for SEND: Provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is strong, ensuring very good progress.
Subjects Offered: A range of subjects is supported, including new courses like child care to meet needs and interests.
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The Priory Witham Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.

It has 1110 students from age 2-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

81.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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The Trust's overriding ethos is expressed through its Mission, Motto, Values, and Contract, among other things. As a result, the Academies have an open, conscious, and emotional "buy-in" to the Trust. to increase our students' opportunities in life so they can truly become global citizens. "You will be remembered in the stars for all time by the excellent things you do," the proverb says. Each institution has its own motto in addition to this general one. On the left side of this page, there is a description of the Witham motto, "believe together, achieve together." inspiring astonishment, amazement, moral conviction, and aspiration. The Priory Baccalaureate's guiding principles, which support academic achievement and progress, learning, community engagement, health, and creativity, serve as the foundation for the values. We proceed to establish the nature of our partnership after establishing that we are a part of a Trust and that we have something special to offer our pupils. Through The Priory Contract, we accomplish this. This contract identifies how we work together as staff, parents, carers, students and governors.
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 102 97 97
Reading 101 98 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 37% 52.4% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 5.83% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.1 Below Average
Writing -3.1 Below Average
Maths -0.7 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 101 1 96 96
Reading 100 1 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 43% 3 57.21% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 7.65% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.1 Below Average
Writing -0.1 Average
Maths -1.8 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 100 1 92 94
Reading 101 3 94 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 40% 9 55.43% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.21% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.7 Below Average
Writing -1.5 Below Average
Maths -1.6 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 99 91 93
Reading 98 92 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 31% 50.93% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.28% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.6 Below Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths -1.9 Below Average
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 -0.35 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 37.7 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 24% 30.43% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 45.91% 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 13% 28.21% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 12.71% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 13% 17.91% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.10 2.95 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 87.97% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 90 117 144
Pupils staying in education 84% 81.09% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 47% 35.53% 32.73%
School sixth forms 34% 35.81% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.92% 10.22%
Other education destinations 3% 6.8% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 3.45% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 3.48% 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 35.5 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 18% 33.17% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 39% 47.6% 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 15% 25.86% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 14.83% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 5% 19.56% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 2.87 3.03 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 89.59% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 93 114 141
Pupils staying in education 90% 85.4% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 31% 36.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 58% 37.49% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.76% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 8.43% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.25% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2% 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 -0.08 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 36.9 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 19% 6 32.19% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 11 48.84% 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 26% 31.49% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 3 14.25% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 21.06% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.16 3.19 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 88.19% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 83 112 135
Pupils staying in education 84% 82.76% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 32.5% 33.25%
School sixth forms 57% 39.62% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.48% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 8.21% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.69% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.78% 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 -0.2 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 35.6 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 13% 16 34.31% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 18 50.37% 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 15% 32.49% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 4 15.91% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 2 22.54% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 2.91 3.29 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 87.51% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 82 116 140
Pupils staying in education 76% 72.78% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 28.49% 28.31%
School sixth forms 52% 43.45% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 2.09% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 3.91% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 11% 2.53% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 1.24% 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 - 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 40.6 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 29% 33.23% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 51% 49.43% 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% 30.75% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 17.77% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 7% 19.89% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 84.13% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 87 119 145
Pupils staying in education 82% 39.94% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 29.19% 30.58%
School sixth forms 60% 43.07% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.3% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 3.26% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 4.22% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 2.04% 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 31.2 30.82 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.75 31.14 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 0.00% 12.57% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 38 136 201
Students staying in education 39% 62.24% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 7.08% 6.08%
Students entering employment 36% 19.66% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 13% 7.71% 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 21.14 32.94 33.41
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) - 32.43 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 16.47% 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 39 162 248
Students staying in education 54% 64.47% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 6.53% 5%
Students entering employment 16% 16.13% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 15% 8.84% 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 24.71 2 30.12 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) - 30.28 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 11.6% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 41 165 232
Students staying in education 41% 61.63% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 8.11% 7.77%
Students entering employment 31% 18.66% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 20% 7.16% 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 26.67 28.35 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 11.21 29.18 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) E - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 11.4% 13.37%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 7 20.21% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 30% 7% 5.54%
Students entering employment 26% 14.55% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.74% 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 26.18 27.35 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) - 29.74 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 11.38% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 3 3
Students staying in education 10 24.84% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 7.35% 6.37%
Students entering employment 22% 19.05% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.86% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
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15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Priory Witham Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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