Greensward Academy

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

Hockley, SS55HG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.9%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
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
10 June 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Greensward Lane
Hockley, SS55HG
Phone
1702202571
Website
sites.google.com/aetinet.org/greenswardwebsite/home

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135652
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Greensward Lane, Hockley, SS5 5HG
Website
https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/greenswardwebsite/home
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFT SCHOOLS
Capacity
1,650 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
1,580
Free School Meals
13.4% (212 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
137 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.9 (+20.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.6 (+7.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
99 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
198
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,580 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(41 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(44 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day."

good manners respect tolerance acceptance

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to our school, where we are dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child in every classroom, everyday.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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