Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

A good academy converter school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy.

Brixham, TQ50LN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 97.3%
Continue in education or training
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
18 October 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Greenway Road
Churston Ferrers
Brixham, TQ50LN
Phone
1803842289
Website
churstongrammar.com/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136388
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0LN
Website
http://www.churstongrammar.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
982 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,021
Free School Meals
7.2% (74 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
66.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.1
English Attainment 8:
13.7
Maths Attainment 8:
13.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
20.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.1
Ebacc English:
98.7%
Ebacc Entry:
17.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
75.3%
Ebacc Languages:
32.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.06 to 0.40
University Progression:
41.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
49.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
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
41%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
140 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
97.3 (+45.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
66.0 (+26.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,021 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning to create a better world"

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admission requires 11+ examinations. Registration can be online or by post with one school. You register to take tests with one school only. Catch-up test dates are available for illness or long travel. A guidance letter posted on 15 October indicates whether an application to a selective school is recommended. The Local Authority allocation is on 2 March 2020 after completing the Common Application Form by 31 October 2019.

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