Nova Hreod Academy

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Swindon, SN22NQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 64.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
31 January 2017
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
Akers Way
Moredon
Swindon, SN22NQ
Phone
1793528800
Website
novahreodacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140515
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, SN2 2NQ
Website
http://www.novahreodacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,037
Free School Meals
27.8% (288 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
Ebacc English:
98.1%
Ebacc Entry:
37.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.1%
Ebacc Languages:
55.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.09
Progress 8 Range:
-0.31 to 0.14

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
37.7 (+18.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.2 (+12.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.0 (+6.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,037 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Hard Work Kindness

United Learning's ethos is underpinned by its Christian roots and schools are described as fully inclusive, welcoming and respectful of students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Nova Hreod Academy aims for the best possible chance of success for every student, with a rich and ambitious academic curriculum, high standards of behaviour and excellent teaching, and enrichment through the house system and the SuperNova programme, all contributing to a joyful culture of excellence.

Facilities

Main hall with stage seating up to 300 people 2 Sports Halls Sports pitches Multi Use Games area with tennis and netball courts Dance Studio Performing Arts Studio Classrooms for up to 30 people Large car park on site

Curriculum Highlights

Catalyst STEM Stream SuperNova enrichment programme

SEND Provision

Nova Hreod Academy has a SEND Information Report and SEND Policy. It also provides an Accessibility Policy and a 3 year plan; safeguarding policies are in place, including Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and E-Safety policies. The SEND Information Report and SEND Policy govern provision for pupils with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Nova Hreod Academy is an inclusive school and admissions are coordinated via Swindon Borough Council and its timetable.

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