Located in Gainsborough, Aegir - A Specialist Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Aegir - A Specialist Academy currently has around 141 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.1% boys and 31.9% girls. Around 60.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1PB |
| Website: | www.aegirspecialistacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01427619360 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Askham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142136 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 165 |
| Number of Pupils: | 141 |
| Number of Boys: | 96 |
| Number of Girls: | 45 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.30% | 133 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | - not rated | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Community Infant and Nursery School Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlefield School of Technology Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir Community School Gainsborough Educational Village , Sweyn Lane DN21 1PB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beckett School White's Wood Lane , DN21 1TW | - not rated | 789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.