Springwood High School

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King'S Lynn, PE304AW 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
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.5%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
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 July 2013
Previous grade
Good
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
Queensway
Gaywood
King'S Lynn, PE304AW
Phone
1553773393
Website
springwoodhighschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136515
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, PE30 4AW
Website
http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,740 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
1,892
Free School Meals
18.8% (356 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
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
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
239 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.5 (+18.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.3 (+12.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.7 (+7.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
118 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
236
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,892 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Art & Design (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Nutrition / Diet (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Music Technology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(51 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambitious Articulate Motivated Brave Independent Thoughtful Inquisitive Organised Unstoppable Serious

Springwood High School is part of the School of Sanctuary and has signed the Norfolk School of Sanctuary pledge; it is a welcoming school that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion for asylum seeking and refugee families; part of the City of Sanctuary movement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award Lunchtime clubs Drama performances Music performances Sport House competitions Foreign visits and exchanges

Sports

Sport

Facilities

Creations Hair and Beauty Salon (on-site) LRC - Learning Resource Centre Canteen

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects English, Maths and Science are emphasised as essential qualifications English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is highlighted with emphasis on related subjects Specialist Performing Arts Status

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