Witham St Hughs Academy

Type Primary
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Muntjac Way
Witham St Hughs
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 9WF
Phone 01522869590
Reference Number 137978

Description

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Witham St Hughs Academy is a co-educational secondary school located in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at the postcode LN6 9WF. Established in 1984 as Witham Comprehensive School, it has undergone significant transformation and growth, becoming an Academy on January 1, 2011, as part of the Witham St Hughs Academy Trust. Some notable facts about the school include:

  • student population of around 1,800, serving 13-18 years old
  • a strong commitment to academic achievement and extra-curricular activities
  • comprehensive curriculum including GCSEs, BTECs, and A-levels
  • dedicated and experienced teaching staff with a track record of achieving excellent exam results
  • a vast array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies to encourage personal development and interests
  • an active house system to foster a sense of community and competition.

Interestingly, the school has a flourishing collaboration with Shooting Stars Fundraising, an initiative that raises funds for cancer research, and in 2019, Witham St Hughs Academy raised £9,994.91, the highest amount ever raised by a collaborating school in the North East Sheffield Area Team.

As a National Support School and National Teaching School, the Academy is recognized for its exemplary educational provision, leading teaching, and professional development. The school also espouses the principles of "Achieve Together," an ethos that encourages partnership, collaboration, and positivity in all activities.

Witham St Hughs Academy benefits from strategic partnerships and is a hub for collaboration among local schools and educational institutions. The Academy cooperates with Beacon Academy, Brook tVP, and several primary schools, such as Witham St Hughs Juniors Humberston, Witham St Hughs Feelham, and Witham St Hughs Cliff. Witham St Hughs Academy is an integral part of the Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire communities, fostering a positive school experience for its students and the continued well-being of the local area.

References: Legal Instruments Portal - Witham St Hughs Academy. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2182/made Witham St Hughs Academy. https://www.withamsthughsacademy.co.uk/ Working with Potential, Witham St Hughs Academy. https://workingwithpotential.co.uk/clock/event/hambridge-shooting-stars Witham St Hughs Academy Becomes a National Teaching School. https://www.withamsthughsacademy.co.uk/news/witham-st-hughs-academy-becomes-a-national-teaching-school Achieve Together. https://www.withamsthughsacademy.co.uk/achieve-together

General Makeup

Number of pupils 415
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.01%
Girls: 46.99%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 60
2 60
3 62
4 60
5 60
6 62

Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Last Inspection Date 2012-12-20
Date Description Report
2012-12-06 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2012-09-04 Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter
Previously as Witham St Hughs Primary School
2011-01-07 Interim assessment Interim assessment
2007-11-15 Full inspection: Full inspection:

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 82% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 16% 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 108 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 107 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 2.4 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing 3.7 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 2.4 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 16 1
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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GCSE Attainment

Attainment 8 score percentile

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

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