New Rickstones Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Rickstones Academy.

Witham, CM82SD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.43
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.3%
Continue in education or training
17.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Sustained employment
88.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 May 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Conrad Road
Witham, CM82SD
Phone
1376515756
Website
newrickstonesacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135651
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Conrad Road, Witham, CM8 2SD
Website
www.newrickstonesacademy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFT SCHOOLS
Capacity
1,100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,159
Free School Meals
32.0% (371 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
25.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
46.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
29.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
21%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
24 students
Per cohort

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
145
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,159 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

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