Landau Forte Academy, Amington
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodland Road Amington Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4FF |
| Phone | 01827301800 |
| Reference Number | 136136 |
Landau Forte Academy, Amington is performing well overall, having moved from an inspection rating of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school fosters an environment where pupils feel proud and supported, successfully implementing its values of ambition, bravery, and kindness. The educational quality is strong, with high aspirations for students, particularly evident in the robust curriculum that has been developed, emphasizing the English Baccalaureate. Feedback from pupils indicates a positive school culture and effective pastoral support, although some concerns remain regarding consistency in behavior management in lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 931 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.95%
Girls: 50.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 94 | 194 |
| 8 | 83 | 105 | 188 |
| 9 | 96 | 80 | 176 |
| 10 | 87 | 99 | 186 |
| 11 | 99 | 88 | 187 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.3% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils embrace the school’s values of ambition, bravery, and kindness.
- Strong curriculum with a focus on the English Baccalaureate.
- Consistent teaching approaches with high expectations for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Effective support for pupils who struggle with reading.
- Well-planned opportunities for literacy development across the curriculum.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Extensive careers education that prepares pupils for their futures.
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum lacks detail in foundational knowledge.
- Learning can be disrupted when behavior strategies are not consistently implemented.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 67 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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