Henlow Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6AN |
| Phone | 01462813733 |
| Reference Number | 138027 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 583 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.69%
Girls: 46.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | 83 | 69 | 152 |
| 8 | 104 | 77 | 181 |
| 9 | 34 | 40 | 74 |
| 10 | 46 | 38 | 84 |
| 11 | 46 | 46 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.8% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-10-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-11 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-07-05 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2012-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Henlow VC Middle School | ||
| 2009-06-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-29 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-31 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-06-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-29 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-31 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 64 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 71 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 52 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 100 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 63 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 100 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 51 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 100 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 41 | 41 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 100 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 39 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 100 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 38 | 33 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 100 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 40 | 44 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 100 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 46 | 39 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 45 | 42 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 90 | 10 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.23 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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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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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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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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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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
0.14 miles |
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Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
0.91 miles |
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Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA |
1.62 miles |
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Gothic Mede Academy
High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL |
1.66 miles |
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Langford Village Academy
Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA |
1.94 miles |
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Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU |
2.55 miles |
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Shefford Lower School
School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA |
2.62 miles |
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Roecroft Lower School
Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4PF |
2.7 miles |
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Stondon Lower School
Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ |
2.71 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4DL |
2.72 miles |
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Fairfield Park Lower School
Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Hertfordshire, SG5 4FD |
2.77 miles |
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Southill Lower School
School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JA |
2.9 miles |
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Meppershall Church of England Academy
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ |
3.02 miles |
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Campton Academy
Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PF |
3.2 miles |
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Stonehill School
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
3.28 miles |
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Biggleswade Academy
Mead End, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU |
3.5 miles |
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The Grange Academy
Sparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PY |
3.56 miles |
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Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Burley, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PT |
3.57 miles |
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Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
3.9 miles |
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Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
4.01 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
1.59 miles |
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Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
1.76 miles |
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Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
2.28 miles |
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Stratton School
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB |
3.96 miles |
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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
4.15 miles |
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Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL |
4.17 miles |
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Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ |
4.62 miles |
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St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
4.63 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
4.72 miles |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
4.85 miles |
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The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
4.96 miles |