Notton House Academy, based in Chippenham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 8 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable 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.

Notton House Academy currently has around 53 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 23.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 50%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.9%).

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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 17% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 28 Notton, Chippenham, SN15 2NF
Website: https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/
Telephone: 01249730407
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Michelle Reysenn
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144286

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/02/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 8 - 19
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 50
Number of Pupils: 53
Number of Boys: 53
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 23.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 50% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.90%45
Other White3.80%2
White and Black Caribbean3.80%2
African3.80%2
White and Black African1.90%1
Caribbean1.90%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
60%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.8
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.8
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.10)
Of the 13 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 8 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.10
Town average
0.04
Local authority average
-0.08
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
24%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
45%
Local authority average
37%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
3.1
Town average
47.3
Local authority average
43.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.2
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lacock Church of England Primary School
High Street , Lacock SN15 2LQ
3out of 4 1,752 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH
- not rated 3,154 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH
2out of 4 3,154 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Lodge Primary School
Kings Lodge Primary School , SN15 3SY
3out of 4 3,203 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings Lodge Primary School
Kings Lodge Primary School , SN15 3SY
- not rated 3,203 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lackham College
Lacock , SN15 2NY
- not rated 1,419 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Notton House Academy
28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Notton House School
28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.