The Giles Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Church Lane Old Leake Boston Lincolnshire PE22 9LD |
| Phone | 01205870693 |
| Reference Number | 148185 |
The Giles Academy has demonstrated a good overall performance since its first inspection under section 5, with particular strengths noted in leadership and management, which received an outstanding rating. The school promotes strong relationships between staff and pupils, fostering a caring and supportive environment, where pupils feel safe, happy, and respected. The leaders' commitment to improving the curriculum and their high expectations for students contribute to a positive learning atmosphere and successful educational outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 832 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.27%
Girls: 53.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 92 | 172 |
| 8 | 69 | 108 | 177 |
| 9 | 83 | 90 | 173 |
| 10 | 85 | 72 | 157 |
| 11 | 68 | 85 | 153 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.8% |
| White, Other | 24.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding leadership and management.
- Strong pastoral care and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious and effectively delivered curriculum.
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm among teachers.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and additional needs.
- Positive behaviour and high standards of conduct among pupils.
- High-quality careers education preparing pupils for the future.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of formative assessment across subjects.
- Persistent absenteeism among some groups of pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 39.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 143 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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