Barnes Wallis Academy
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| Barnes Wallis Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Butts Lane , , LN4 4PN | |
| Coordinates | 53°06′23″N 0°10′52″W / 53.1063°N 0.1811°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Trust | David Ross Education Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 141166 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | James Scarrott |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 466 |
| Capacity | 560 [1] |
| Website | http://www.barneswallisacademy.co.uk/ |
Barnes Wallis Academy (formerly Gartree Community School) is a coeducational secondary school located in the village of Tattershall in Lincolnshire, England.
Governance
Previously a foundation school administered by Lincolnshire County Council, Gartree Community School converted to academy status on 1 September 2014 and was renamed Barnes Wallis Academy.[2] The school is now sponsored by the David Ross Education Trust. The school continues to coordinate with Lincolnshire County Council for admissions.[1]
Description
Ofsted rates the school as 'Good' and says: Leaders have created a well-designed curriculum, which provides wide-ranging opportunities for pupils to secure their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.[3]
Academics
The school uses broad and balanced curriculum for year 7 to encourage pupils progress rapidly and develop a love of learning. and gain extensive knowledge. There are a wide range of practical, academic, social and personal skills introduced. Pupils are set by ability in core subjects according to their Key Stage 2 data. Groups are reviewed regularly to ensure the pupils are correctly placed to feel comfortable yet challenged. The curriculum supports all abilities.[4]
Key Stage 3
All pupils study English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Geography, History, French, Information Technology, Music, Art Design and Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition, PSHCE, Religious Studies, Physical Education.[4]
Key Stage 4
English (Language and Literature), Mathematics and a Science (Combined if nothing more specific is chosen) are compulsory. Then there are four options that the pupil choose from eight GCSE courses, or three BTECs or two NFCEs.[4]
References
- ^ a b "The Barnes Wallis Academy - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "The Gartree Community School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Ofsted Report 2017". ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright
- ^ a b c "Barnes Wallis Academy - Curriculum". www.barneswallisacademy.co.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
