Sawtry Village Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fen Lane Sawtry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5TQ |
| Phone | 01487830701 |
| Reference Number | 136974 |
Sawtry Village Academy continues to perform well and is recognized as a good school. Pupils express pride in the inclusive culture and feel safe in their environment. High expectations are set for student behavior and academic achievement, leading to examination results that exceed the national average. The school provides a range of extracurricular activities and has strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, contributing to a positive atmosphere where students thrive. While there are many notable strengths, there are areas for improvement, particularly in curriculum delivery across a few subjects. Although, in general, the curriculum is well planned, some subject leaders need to ensure that gaps in pupils' knowledge are consistently addressed to enhance long-term retention of learning. The school's leadership is commendable, with a well-supported staff and an active parental community contributing to a strong sense of purpose in achieving high standards.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1085 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.34%
Girls: 48.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 106 | 106 | 212 |
| 8 | 105 | 101 | 206 |
| 9 | 89 | 76 | 165 |
| 10 | 88 | 81 | 169 |
| 11 | 84 | 75 | 159 |
| 12 | 40 | 51 | 91 |
| 13 | 45 | 38 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.1% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 01 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Sawtry Community College | |
| 25 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have a strong sense of pride in the school's inclusive culture.
- Examination results are well above the national average.
- There are high expectations for behavior and academic performance.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong emphasis on developing reading skills and engagement with literature.
- Pupils participate in a range of extracurricular activities.
- The school has a robust program of personal, social, and health education.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not fully address gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Some subject leaders are not clear about how to ensure curriculum design helps pupils retain knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 69.8% |
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 | 33.38 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.41 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 22.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Sawtry Infants' School
Middlefield Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5SH |
0.28 miles |
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Sawtry Junior Academy
Middlefield Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5SH |
0.28 miles |
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Holme CofE Primary School
Church Street, Holme, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3PB |
3.02 miles |
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Stilton Church of England Primary Academy
Church Street, Stilton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3RF |
3.7 miles |
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Folksworth CofE Primary School
Apreece Road, Folksworth, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3TY |
4.17 miles |
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Alconbury CofE Primary School
School Lane, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4EQ |
4.66 miles |
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