Thomas Clarkson Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thomas Clarkson Academy.

Wisbech, PE132SE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.6%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
21 January 2020
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Corporation Road
Wisbech, PE132SE
Phone
1945585237
Website
thomasclarksonacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137867
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Corporation Road, Wisbech, PE13 2SE
Website
http://www.thomasclarksonacademy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Capacity
1,440 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
1,393
Free School Meals
39.3% (547 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
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
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
43 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
87 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
174
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,393 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Transform, Challenge, Aspire"

Ambition for All High Expectations Excellent Teaching and Support Working Together Contribute to Society

Head Teacher's Message

Thomas Clarkson Academy aims to Transform, Challenge and Aspire, providing an outstanding quality of education, a welcoming and inclusive community, and a relentless focus on improvement to help every student thrive and progress to university or a chosen career.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework club Netball Girls Football Football club Sewing club Drawing from life club Dodgeball (Year 9-10) Chess club Drama club Puzzles Club Spanish club Earth Ambassadors club Goblins Den Badminton Club Rugby Club Disco Fitness Club Electronics and APP Club Axiom Maths Coding and Robotics Music club Climbing club Cheerleading Dance club Genders and sexualities Alliance Guitar Club Foreign Language films Autism club

Sports

Netball Girls Football Football Badminton Rugby

Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities Dedicated Sixth Form study area Three learning communities Restaurant Eden First-class, modern learning facilities (Sixth Form) Sixth Form day structure with six lessons per day

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Core curriculum (25 periods per week) across Maths, English, Science, Hums (History/Geography), PSHE, MFL, DT/IT, PE & Da, Art, Mu KS4 from 2020/2021 – 25 periods per week with Ebacc or Open pathway Year 9 chooses Ebacc or Open pathway GCSE Polish, Russian and Portuguese offered via Session 5 KS5 – 25 periods per week with A Levels and Level 3 BTEC Work Experience for Year 12 CEIAG and career-planning support including UCAS and university visits

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

On-site Enhanced Resource Provision called the Cooper Centre, dedicated to the education and well-being of students with Education, Health and Care Plans. It operates with a team of teachers and teaching assistants and allows pupils to attend a range of mainstream lessons during the timetable, including access to facilities such as the Restaurant and Eden.

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