Jack Hunt Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bradwell Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9PY |
| Phone | 01733263526 |
| Reference Number | 145271 |
Jack Hunt School has been rated as 'Good' overall, maintaining the same level as in its previous inspection. The school benefits from a supportive educational environment where pupils feel safe and respected. With a redesigned and ambitious curriculum, pupils generally perform well, display pride in their diverse community, and demonstrate a commitment to their learning. However, there are notable concerns regarding inconsistencies in teaching assessments and reading support, which hinder some pupils' progress. The school is part of Peterborough Keys Academies Trust and is striving to enhance the educational experience, though there are frustrations regarding the pace of improvements in extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1891 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.56%
Girls: 49.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 178 | 173 | 351 |
| 8 | 176 | 176 | 352 |
| 9 | 166 | 156 | 322 |
| 10 | 168 | 162 | 330 |
| 11 | 176 | 149 | 325 |
| 12 | 50 | 63 | 113 |
| 13 | 42 | 56 | 98 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 29.6% |
| White, British | 21.2% |
| White, Other | 16.7% |
| African | 6.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| Indian | 5.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 05 Apr 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Jack Hunt School | |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 02 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
| 28 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a calm and focused learning environment.
- There is pride in the school's diversity and community spirit.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured.
- Teachers generally provide clear explanations and support for learning.
- Pupils with SEND progress well through the curriculum.
- Behaviour in school has improved with raised expectations.
- The school has a solid personal development programme.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teachers checking pupils' understanding.
- Some teachers do not accurately identify gaps in knowledge.
- Reading support strategies are not precise enough for rapid improvement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.2% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.74 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.6 |
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 | 11.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 115 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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0.34 miles |
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