The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.7
13.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
5%
37.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.48
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 932
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 64.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Claudio Gissendorf (Lead Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Burgh Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Skegness Academy a selective school?
No. Skegness Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Skegness Academy's Ofsted rating?
Skegness Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skegness Academy?
Skegness Academy currently has 932 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skegness Academy take?
Skegness Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Skegness Academy?
Skegness Academy is in Skegness, PE25 2QH, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skegness Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Skegness Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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