Sirius Academy West
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 296 Anlaby Park Road South Hull HU4 7JB |
| Phone | 01482352939 |
| Reference Number | 135945 |
Sirius Academy West is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas evaluated. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, particularly in the quality of education, curriculum development, and safeguarding measures. Leaders have raised expectations for pupils' achievements and fostered a positive and supportive learning environment. Pupils enjoy a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, which contributes to their well-being and development. However, behaviour is a concern, and the school is working to improve student conduct and engagement following the challenges posed by the pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.01%
Girls: 46.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 148 | 141 | 289 |
| 8 | 179 | 151 | 330 |
| 9 | 139 | 124 | 263 |
| 10 | 125 | 113 | 238 |
| 11 | 140 | 105 | 245 |
| 12 | 17 | 24 | 41 |
| 13 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.5% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations and a clear vision for the school.
- Pupils have a positive attitude towards learning and enjoy their lessons.
- The curriculum has been significantly improved and is more challenging.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective assessment strategies.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported.
- A strong culture of safeguarding is evident throughout the school.
- There is a broad range of extra-curricular activities available for pupils.
- Leadership in the sixth form is ambitious and effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not meet the expected standards of behaviour.
- High rates of internal exclusions and suspensions.
- The support program for the weakest readers is still in its early stages.
- Not all pupils benefit from spiritual, moral, social, and cultural learning.
- Further improvement is needed in engaging with stakeholders.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.2% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.21 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.32 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 19.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 155 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 88 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 48 | 19 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Bridgeview Special School
Pickering Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7AD |
0.02 miles |
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Christopher Pickering Primary School
The Compass, 1 Burnham Road, Hull, HU4 7EB |
0.34 miles |
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Rokeby Park Primary School
Gershwin Avenue, Anlaby Park Road North, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7NJ |
0.35 miles |
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St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Thomas More Road, Hull, HU4 7NP |
0.58 miles |
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The Educational Hearing Service for Hearing and Vision
Francis Askew Centre, Hull, HU4 6LQ |
0.78 miles |
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Francis Askew Primary School
North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQ |
0.78 miles |
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Eastfield Primary School
791 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU4 6BB |
0.84 miles |
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Acre Heads Primary School
Welbourn Walk, Norland Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7ST |
0.95 miles |
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Anlaby Primary School
First Lane, Anlaby, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU10 6UE |
0.97 miles |
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Wheeler Primary School
Wheeler Street, Hull, HU3 5QE |
1.08 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Junior Academy
Northolme Road, Hessle, HU13 9JD |
1.09 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Infant Academy
Northolme Road, Hessle, HU13 9JD |
1.09 miles |
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Lift Newington
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1.21 miles |
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Ainthorpe Primary School
Ainthorpe Grove, Willerby Road, Hull, HU5 5EB |
1.27 miles |
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St George's Primary School
St George's Road, Hull, HU3 6ED |
1.41 miles |
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Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern Street, Hull, HU3 3PL |
1.54 miles |
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Paisley Primary School
Paisley Street, Hull, HU3 6NJ |
1.55 miles |
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Springhead Primary School
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1.59 miles |
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Wold Academy
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1.77 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Priory Road, Hull, HU5 5RU |
1.84 miles |
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Ganton School
294 Anlaby Park Road South, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7JB |
0.07 miles |
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St Anne's School and Sixth Form College
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1.31 miles |
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The Boulevard Academy
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1.55 miles |
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Tranby
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1.77 miles |
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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
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1.96 miles |
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Hymers College
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2.04 miles |
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Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4NT |
2.25 miles |
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Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College
Well Lane, Willerby, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU10 6HB |
2.3 miles |
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Kelvin Hall School
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QH |
2.34 miles |
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Hull Trinity House Academy
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2.86 miles |
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Ron Dearing UTC
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3.02 miles |
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3.06 miles |
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Frederick Holmes School
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3.09 miles |
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Hull College
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3.19 miles |
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Life Skills Hub Central
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3.33 miles |
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St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
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3.4 miles |
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Options Barton
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3.6 miles |
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Baysgarth School
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3.75 miles |
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Sirius Academy North
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3.98 miles |
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Cottingham High School
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3.98 miles |