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Skegness Academy
Burgh Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QH, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.0 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
932
Capacity
1,340
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this secondary school fosters a supportive community, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Academic performance shows challenges, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.7 and only 30% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While 31% of pupils progress to university, none have been reported to enter top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 30.7 | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 30% | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 5% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 3% | Bottom 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 31% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (115 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
96%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child is happy
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
86%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.15134, 0.33053 · PE25 2QH
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136217
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.skegnessacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Skegness Academy rated by Ofsted?
Skegness Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is Skegness Academy a good school?
Skegness Academy scores 7.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Skegness Academy?
Based on 115 Ofsted Parent View responses, Skegness Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Skegness Academy in GCSEs?
Skegness Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.7. 30% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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