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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

The Abbey School

Faversham, Kent - ME13 8RZ

“Our school motto reflects our educational values. It is inclusive of all that belong to our community and, as such, it is our aim that all members of our school show respect for one another.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×2Expected ×4Needs attention ×1Strong in 2 areas, Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Peterlee, County Durham - SR8 1AU

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Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At The Academy at Shotton Hall, our vision is simple and shared by all schools across the North East Learning Trust family. It is that every child experiences excellence every day.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Academy of St Francis of Assisi

Liverpool, Liverpool - L6 7UR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

The Academy of St Nicholas

Liverpool, Liverpool - L19 5NY

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Academy, Selsey

Chichester, West Sussex - PO20 9EH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The Adeyfield Academy

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP2 4DE

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Adeyfield Academy is a warm, welcoming school that is part of the Ambition Education Trust. Students are admitted at the age of 11+ without reference to ability or aptitude using the criteria below.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Albion Academy

Salford, Salford - M6 6QT

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“As part of United Learning, the most established Multi–Academy Trust in the country, we are also continually well-supported to provide the excellent education that the children of our local community deserve.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Angmering School

Littlehampton, West Sussex - BN16 4HH

“Our school values of Ambition, Courage and Respect permeate everything that we do, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, whilst performing, when being creative or simply when spending time together.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Appleton School

Benfleet, Essex - SS7 5RN

SecondarySixth formEstablishedNo rating on record

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Croydon, Croydon - CR9 3AS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Our mission at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is to serve and empower our diverse community by providing an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment that values and celebrates cultural differences.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The Archbishop's School

Canterbury, Kent - CT2 7AP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“All students are well known, well cared for and receive the very best support and encouragement in their learning which engenders excellent progress in their academic, personal, social and spiritual development. Our school ethos is “Enter to Learn - Go Forth to Serve”.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Archer Academy

London, Barnet - N2 8GA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Working alongside our vision is the Archer Way, a set of values which are at the heart of Archer Academy life. These values are designed to guide our students in how to approach their learning, and indeed all other activities, at school and beyond.”

SecondarySince 2013No rating on record

The Arnewood School

New Milton, Hampshire - BH25 6RS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Arnewood has played a central role in its local community since 1970, and that role is one the school is committed to sustaining for generations to come.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×6Needs attention ×1Expected in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

The Arthur Terry School

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - B74 4RZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Arthur Terry School is an inclusive and nurturing learning community that gives everyone the opportunity to excel and a place to belong.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Ashcombe School

Dorking, Surrey - RH4 1LY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are an ambitious, caring and supportive school that has a clear vision that learning is for life rather than simply something that stops at the final exam. Our aim is:”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Astley Cooper School

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP2 7HL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are proud to welcome you to The Astley Cooper School, an 11-18 Secondary School on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. Our vision is to ensure that when students leave, they have become successful, well rounded and confident individuals prepared to succeed in the modern world.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×2Needs attention ×5Expected in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5 areas

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

Rugby, Warwickshire - CV21 1EH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Axholme Academy

Crowle, North Lincolnshire - DN17 4HU

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We focus on our students being Ready and Able to Learn and thus be highly successful and independent. At The Axholme Academy we believe that every student really does matter and every student really can achieve.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Banovallum School

Horncastle, Lincolnshire - LN9 6DA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Students at Banovallum work hard and are supported by a high standard of pastoral care. We have a thriving house system and students are rewarded for their achievements and endeavours.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Barlow RC High School

Manchester, Manchester - M20 6BX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Barlow is a happy, secure place in which to learn and grow in faith. We incorporate service projects into the curriculum; teaching pupils the value of helping others as an expression of faith and citizenship. We are proud of our pupils who actively support and serve each other.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good