Etonbury Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stotfold Road Arlesey Bedfordshire SG15 6XS |
| Phone | 01462730391 |
| Reference Number | 137632 |
Etonbury Academy has made significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' across all domains. Pupils enjoy attending the school and feel safe, exhibiting positive behaviour that aligns with the school's high expectations. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, catering to the diverse needs of students and providing numerous extra-curricular activities that prepare them for life beyond school. However, inconsistencies in the application of behaviour policies and curriculum delivery have been noted as areas for further attention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1133 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.46%
Girls: 51.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 77 | 74 | 151 |
| 6 | 61 | 87 | 148 |
| 7 | 77 | 90 | 167 |
| 8 | 77 | 61 | 138 |
| 9 | 47 | 55 | 102 |
| 10 | 68 | 82 | 150 |
| 11 | 85 | 72 | 157 |
| 12 | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| 13 | 19 | 31 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.1% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Etonbury Middle School | |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending the school.
- A culture of high expectations for behaviour is promoted.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured for all pupils.
- Strong supportive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities available to pupils.
- Pupils achieve well in examination results and personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of planned curriculum across subjects.
- Inconsistent use of SEND support strategies by staff.
- Instances of low-level disruption due to inconsistent behaviour policy application.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.3% |
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 | 28.79 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.83 |
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 | 15% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
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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.
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