Performance

Our motto, libertas per cultum, speaks of the freedom that education brings, regardless of background, and we do not accept excuses for underachievement. We aim for all of our students to study a suite of academic subjects. Our expert teachers have high expectations of our students in their GCSE and A-level exams. To achieve this, they personalize their teaching, support, and intervention.

Our aspiration for every student is that they progress through the various key stages of their education, achieving the best outcomes. Through their academic studies and by engaging in our extra-curricular programs, doors to further opportunities will open.

We pride ourselves on ensuring students have access to the best curriculum support, resources, and guidance throughout their time at the academy, particularly as they approach their chosen courses following Key Stage 3.

Good passes at GCSE and A-level are our minimum expectation, and we aim to be one of the top-performing schools nationally.

Key Stage 4 Examination Results – 2024 

A fantastic performance year at FAW with our Year 11 students achieving approximately a third of a grade better than the previous year. 

Summary 

Progress 8 score: -0.16 

Attainment 8 score: 39.4 

> 58% of students achieved a grade 4+ in both English and Maths 

> 39% of students achieved a grade 5+ in both English and Maths 

> 67% of students achieved a grade 4+ in English Language & English Literature (Above National) 

> Over 18% of students achieved a grade 7+ in Art and Design 

> Over 20% of students achieved a grade 7+ in History 

> 90% of subjects made positive progress in comparison to the previous year 

Key Stage 5 Examination Results – 2024 

A fantastic performance year at FAW with our Sixth Form students achieving approximately 0.8 of a grade better than the previous year.   

Summary 

Overall VA score: 0.13  

Average Grade: C 

> Over 18% of students achieved A/A* Grades vs 4% from the previous year 

> Over 39% of students achieved A*-B Grades vs 12% from the previous year 

> Over 66% of students achieved A*-C Grades vs 28% from the previous year 

> English Literature and Government & Politics made exceptional progress  

> 96% of students who applied for university were successful in achieving their first-choice destinations 

> 24% of students successfully confirmed to attend Russell Group universities. 

Performance results and destinations

Ofsted reports