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Academy@Worden

State school · Leyland, PR25 1QX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 618 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
618 ·
Local authority
Lancashire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Alan Hammersley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Woodlea Junior School 18 %
OtherUnkn 17 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School 12 %
Seven Stars Primary School 10 %
Moss Side Primary School 7 %
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 6 %
Northbrook Primary Academy 6 %
Lever House Primary School 6 %
Farington Primary School 5 %
Northbrook Primary School 5 %
Leyland Methodist Junior School 4 %
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School 4 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
36.7%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
28
Number of teachers
22:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

618
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Redwood Avenue
Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 1QX
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Telephone: 01772 421021

Email: head@wordenacademy.co.uk

Website: http://www.academyatworden.co.uk

Local authority: Lancashire County Council

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School data & information Academy@Worden Redwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1QX
618 Pupil numbers
31.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
22:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
28 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
36.7%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.60
LA avg.
44.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.25 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Academy@Worden is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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