The King's Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Stainton Way Coulby Newham Middlesbrough TS8 0GA |
| Phone | 01642577577 |
| Reference Number | 134223 |
The King’s Academy is recognized as a good school, continuing to demonstrate strong performance in various areas since its last inspection. The school promotes an inclusive environment where pupils feel respected and valued, leading to a positive and safe atmosphere conducive to learning. With a strong focus on performing arts and comprehensive support for students with special educational needs, pupils at this school benefit from a well-structured curriculum and effective teaching practices that foster knowledge retention and personal development. While the school excels in many aspects, there are areas for improvement, particularly regarding the recently implemented relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) curriculum that is still in development. This gap indicates a need to ensure that important topics are taught effectively across all year groups to better prepare pupils for life in modern Britain. Overall, the academy is well-regarded by pupils, parents, and staff, with a commitment towards continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1416 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.87%
Girls: 51.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 142 | 269 |
| 8 | 127 | 144 | 271 |
| 9 | 127 | 136 | 263 |
| 10 | 132 | 106 | 238 |
| 11 | 110 | 107 | 217 |
| 12 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| 13 | 30 | 33 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive community with a strong focus on respect and values
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Ambitious curriculum that prioritizes performing arts to build confidence
- Strong emphasis on reading and literacy development
- Effective anti-bullying culture with robust support systems
- Access to mental health support for pupils
- Highly regarded relationships, sex, and health education lessons
- Well-supported and valued staff community
Areas for Improvement
- New RSHE curriculum is still in development
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.2% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.6 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.75 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 146 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 155 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 27 | 4 |
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