Athena School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | South Park Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8EL |
| Phone | 01522534559 |
| Reference Number | 131277 |
Athena School continues to provide high-quality education and care for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The staff's commitment to fostering an environment where pupils can acknowledge their past, manage the present, and work towards the future is evident. Most pupils feel happy, cared for, and proud of their achievements. The school's ambitious vision and effective strategies enable pupils to catch up on lost learning, with parents largely expressing satisfaction with the support their children receive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 118 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.05%
Girls: 16.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| 8 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| 9 | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| 10 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 11 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs.
- Staff understand individual pupil needs and provide nurturing support.
- High expectations lead to most pupils engaging well with learning.
- Effective teaching strategies in subjects like English and mathematics.
- Well-structured curriculum promotes essential life skills through 'REAL' projects.
- Prioritization of reading development with effective resources.
- Pupils are well prepared for their next steps and life in modern Britain.
- Supportive staff environment contributing to staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some activities do not align with ambitious curriculum aims, hindering learning progression.
- Ineffective use of data for tracking attendance and behavior limits accountability.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 56 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 56 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 63 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 49 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 51 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 51 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 24 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 43 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 63 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 55 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 51 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 52 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 52 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 63 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 45 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 63 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 63 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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