Freemantle Church of England Community Academy

Type Primary
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Mansion Road
Freemantle
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 3BQ
Phone 02380227925
Reference Number 136641

Description

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Freemantle Church of England Community Academy (FCECA) is a secondary school located in Freemantle, Southampton, UK, with the postcode SO15 3BQ. Established as a community academy, it serves as a place of education for children between the ages of 11 and 16. The school is part of the Diocese of Winchester Academy Trust and holds a strong Christian ethos, imbuing its students with values such as respect, courage, honesty, and hope.

FCECA strives for academic excellence, providing a balanced curriculum with both traditional and innovative teaching methods. The school maintains rigorous standards and offers an extensive range of subject options that provide opportunities for all students to excel, both inside and outside the classroom. The school's performance in exams is consistently above national averages.

The academy is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and recently invested £2.6 million in a brand new South Block comprising of multiple classrooms, a dining hall, and new canteen facilities. FCECA also has an on-site Childcare Club, aptly named "Freemantle's Kids Club," which provides care, education, and leisure activities for children aged 4 to 11. The school has a strong sense of community and has built strong relationships with local businesses and organizations.

With high expectations for students' academic and personal development, FCECA seeks to engender the potential of every pupil and enable them to succeed in their future endeavors. The teaching staff fosters a compassionate and supportive learning environment, prioritizing the wellbeing of students while helping them reach their greatest potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 405
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.36%
Girls: 48.64%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 59
2 47
3 57
4 59
5 49
6 44

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2018-11-12
Date Description Report
2018-10-16 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2017-12-01 Monitoring visit Monitoring visit
2016-09-13 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2012-05-16 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2012-02-14 Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter
Previously as Freemantle Church of England Infant School
2011-01-07 Interim assessment Interim assessment
2008-07-01 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2004-11-15 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 2% Upgrade Upgrade

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 103 Upgrade Upgrade

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 3.6 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing 2.1 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 3.5 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 22 4
Third Preference 22 1
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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