Saxon Hill Academy is a not applicable school in Lichfield, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed 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.
Saxon Hill Academy currently has around 133 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 36.9% 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 20.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 57.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.5%).
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 SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, WS14 9DE |
| Website: | http://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01543414892 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Margaret Candlish |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142094 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/09/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 125 |
| Number of Pupils: | 133 |
| Number of Boys: | 71 |
| Number of Girls: | 62 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 20.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 57.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.50% | 111 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 1 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Spires Academy Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | - not rated | 606 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Hill Academy Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Hill School Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield College The Friary , St John Street WS13 6QG | - not rated | 906 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.