Lady Lumley's Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Swainsea Lane Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 8NG |
| Phone | 01751472846 |
| Reference Number | 148602 |
Lady Lumley’s School has been rated as good overall in its first inspection and demonstrates many strengths in educational delivery, personal development, and leadership. The school's ambitious and well-planned curriculum allows students to engage meaningfully with content, fostering a positive learning environment. However, while the school supports pupils with special educational needs effectively, there remain gaps in the achievements of disadvantaged pupils compared to their peers, alongside challenges with attendance rates that are below average overall. The school’s commitment to improving pupils' understanding of British values and respecting diversity reflects its proactive approach to personal development, though some issues, such as occasional bullying and use of derogatory language, still persist.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 716 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 59 | 56 | 115 |
| 8 | 60 | 64 | 124 |
| 9 | 67 | 75 | 142 |
| 10 | 67 | 56 | 123 |
| 11 | 70 | 72 | 142 |
| 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 13 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| Unclassified | 6% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong relationships between staff and students
- Positive culture of reading initiated
- Prioritization of personal development through the life curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices among teachers leading to gaps in knowledge
- Below-average attendance rates for some pupils
- Limited understanding of British values and protected characteristics among some pupils
- Need for stronger oversight of certain school areas by leaders
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.87 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.02 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8AR |
0.18 miles |
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Pickering Community Junior School
Middleton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8AJ |
0.22 miles |
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Pickering Community Infant School
Ruffa Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AT |
0.59 miles |
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Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
Castle Close, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7TW |
2.54 miles |
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Sinnington Community Primary School
Friars Hill, Sinnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6SL |
3.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |