Weavers Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Brickhill Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 3JH |
| Phone | 01933222830 |
| Reference Number | 139819 |
Weavers Academy continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school. The dedicated staff prioritize the success and well-being of all pupils, ensuring that they receive necessary support for their educational journey. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, allowing students to engage with a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities despite some interruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the atmosphere within the school remains positive, fostering good behavior and a sense of safety among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1282 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.6%
Girls: 51.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 117 | 213 |
| 8 | 136 | 129 | 265 |
| 9 | 122 | 114 | 236 |
| 10 | 107 | 100 | 207 |
| 11 | 113 | 119 | 232 |
| 12 | 28 | 46 | 74 |
| 13 | 21 | 34 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.5% |
| White, Other | 16.9% |
| African | 8.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Well-planned and ambitious curriculum.
- Teachers effectively adapt lessons to meet pupils' needs.
- Positive behavior management and supportive pastoral care.
- Strong emphasis on professional development for staff.
- Effective systems in place for supporting pupils with SEND.
- Opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Good advice and support for pupils regarding future education paths.
Areas for Improvement
- Some parents feel communication regarding SEND support is insufficient.
- The proportion of pupils entered for the EBacc is below average.
- Recent introduction of the curriculum framework needs to be fully embedded.
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 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 41 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 27 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 22 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 41 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 23 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 41 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 15 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 41 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 17 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 41 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 16 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 41 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 41 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 20 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 41 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 21 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 41 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 35 | 6 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.86 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.22 |
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 | 3.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 101 | 34 |
| Third Preference | 90 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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