Waltham Toll Bar Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Station Road New Waltham Grimsby Lincolnshire DN36 4RZ |
| Phone | 01472500505 |
| Reference Number | 136268 |
Waltham Toll Bar Academy has been inspected for the first time in nearly a decade, reflecting significant changes in leadership and a renewed focus on educational quality. The school is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' in key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. Although there have been improvements, particularly in student behaviour and engagement, there are concerns regarding standardised reading support and the consistency of assessment methods used by teachers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1730 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.44%
Girls: 51.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 124 | 157 | 281 |
| 8 | 158 | 153 | 311 |
| 9 | 159 | 168 | 327 |
| 10 | 149 | 165 | 314 |
| 11 | 169 | 163 | 332 |
| 12 | 37 | 45 | 82 |
| 13 | 42 | 41 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.9% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Tollbar Business and Enterprise College | |
| 28 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High standard of pupil behaviour and conduct.
- Effective pastoral support for students.
- Ambitious curriculum designed for all pupils.
- Strong personal development programs, including extracurricular activities.
- Detailed careers guidance for sixth-form students.
Areas for Improvement
- Absence of a systematic reading support program for early learners.
- Inconsistencies in teachers' questioning techniques limiting understanding.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.6% |
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 | 29.87 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.92 |
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 | 2.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 110 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 65 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 35 | 21 |
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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0.8 miles |
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0.82 miles |
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Enfield Academy of New Waltham
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1.06 miles |
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1.17 miles |
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1.38 miles |
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1.4 miles |
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1.42 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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2.19 miles |
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2.19 miles |
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Humberston Cloverfields Academy
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2.25 miles |
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1.95 miles |
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2.11 miles |
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2.25 miles |
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