South Witham Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Water Lane South Witham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 5PH |
| Phone | 01572767233 |
| Reference Number | 143518 |
South Witham Academy has shown considerable improvement since its last inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to a Good overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a caring and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and are happy to learn. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, fostering engagement among pupils in subjects like mathematics and physical education. Leadership is strong, with parents expressing confidence in the current management following recent leadership changes. The school is particularly effective in meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 39.39%
Girls: 60.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| Unclassified | 6.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has a clear and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy their learning.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong leadership and management.
- High engagement levels in mathematics and history.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent approaches to checking learning in some foundation subjects.
- Some variation in behaviour management expectations leading to low-level disruptions.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 35% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 99 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | 1.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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