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The Aspire Academy

Worcester, Worcestershire - WR4 9FQ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Aspire Academy Free School Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and young people in their care and will look to an enhanced DBS and references from previous appropriate employers prior to any employment being taken up.”

Not applicableSince 2014Ofsted: 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 formEstablished

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Ofsted report cardExpected ×2Needs attention ×5Expected in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5 areas

The Avenue Infant School

Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire - NN8 4ET

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“At The Avenue Infant School, we recognise our vital role in preparing our pupils for life-long learning and personal development so they can thrive.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Avenue Primary School

Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough - TS7 0AG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our values are ‘Show Respect, Honesty, Independence, Never give up and Excellence‘. Staff refer to these throughout the school day and praise children when these are demonstrated.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre

Warminster, Wiltshire - BA12 9AA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At The Avenue Primary School & Children’s Centre, our Vision is to create an inclusive environment where children develop a love of learning and thirst for knowledge, enabling them to make personal and academic progress.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Avenue School

London, Brent - NW6 7BH

Reception - Year 13 (ages 4-18)

“The Avenue is a school with extraordinary charm and an ethos which holds the pupils at its heart. We are lucky to have a highly skilled, committed team who strive for the upmost success for our children and who have a caring and supportive ethos at their core.”

Not applicableSince 2019Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Avenue Special School

Reading, Reading - RG30 4BZ

“Education at The Avenue School is a process of discovery for pupils and staff. Together we discover how each pupil can learn best and we uncover what has meaning and relevance for our pupils' lives. As educators we aim to bring out and develop the learning capacities of each pupil.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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 Axis Academy

Crewe, Cheshire East - CW2 8TU

Reception - Year 13 (ages 4-18)

Not applicableSince 2020Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Aylesbury Vale Academy

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - HP18 0WS

“As a community we have a Christian character that guides and influence us. Our ethos is rooted in a keen sense of moral purpose that exists to make outcomes better for the families we serve. Service to all is a critical expression of our Christian character.”

All-throughSixth formEstablishedOfsted: 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

The Barnes Wallis Academy

Lincoln, Lincolnshire - LN4 4PN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At the centre of our academy is the Barnes Wallis Way, shaped by our core values of Ambition, Aspiration, Courage, Respect and Expression. These values are not simply displayed—they are lived each day in everything we do:”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Basildon Lower Academy

Basildon, Essex - SS14 1UX

Year 7 - Year 9 (ages 11-14)

“At Basildon Academies Trust, our values are rooted in a simple belief: every young person can achieve success beyond circumstance. We are driven by high aspirations for all and an unwavering commitment to providing an inclusive education that enables every learner to thrive.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×4Needs attention ×1Urgent improvement ×1Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 1 area, Urgent improvement in 1 areaCategory of concern

The Basildon Upper Academy

Basildon, Essex - SS13 3HL

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Batt Church of England Primary School

Witney, Oxfordshire - OX28 6DY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our Vision for The Batt grows from Christ's teaching ‘Love your neighbour, as you love yourself’ (Luke 10:27) and the parable of The Good Samaritan.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Bawburgh School

Norwich, Norfolk - NR9 3LR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our two village schools work in partnership to provide a nurturing, inclusive and high-quality education for all our children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The Bay Church of England School

Sandown, Isle of Wight - PO36 9BA

Reception - Year 11 (ages 4-16)

“We are very proud of our Church school values which underpins our inclusive ethos. These values were selected by our school community and we aspire to use these values to enable us to Believe, Inspire and Excel in our everyday lives.”

All-throughEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Exmouth, Devon - EX8 2SR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our vision is for ‘Living life in all its fullness' (John 10:10). The bible teaches us that God wants all his children to flourish, and that community and living well together are of the utmost importance in achieving this aim.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×2Needs attention ×3Urgent improvement ×2Expected in 2 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas, Urgent improvement in 2 areasCategory of concern