Sawtry Village Academy

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Huntingdon, PE285TQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.6%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
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
11 January 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Fen Lane
Sawtry
Huntingdon, PE285TQ
Phone
1487830701
Website
sawtryva.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136974
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, PE28 5TQ
Website
www.sawtryva.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
1,200 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
994
Free School Meals
18.0% (179 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.5%
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
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
2.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
82 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.6 (+18.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.7 (+11.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.4 (+9.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.56 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
124
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
994 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Multimedia (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(26 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow"

Achievement for all Valuing People A high quality learning environment The pursuit of excellence Extending the boundaries of learning

Religious Education is an important part of the curriculum. It is taught as a discrete subject at KS3 and within Core Studies at KS4. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education by written request to the Principal; pupils aged 16 or over can decide for themselves.

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Simon Parsons welcomes Sawtry Village Academy, emphasising high expectations, broad, balanced curriculum, strong student care, and commitment to Meridian Trust values and PLEDGES; highlights Ofsted good teaching and a focus on leadership, citizenship and community involvement.

Extracurriculars

Sports

rugby hockey football netball

Curriculum Highlights

Year 7-8: English, History, Geography, Religious Studies, PE, Music, Languages, Technology, ICT/Computing, Core Studies, Science and Mathematics Year 9-11: GCSE; guided choices including Art, Music, Sport, Drama, Product Design, Textiles, Sociology, Business, Computing, ICT and Food Technology; core subjects English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Ethics and Practical PE Year 12-13: A Level and BTEC Sixth Form

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Session 6 after-school activities extend the school day to 4:00pm for after-school activities and additional curriculum support.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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