Fortis Academy

About Fortis Academy

Fortis Academy provides a first-class education for all its young people, with high-quality teaching and ambitious pastoral care. The school's core purpose is centred on all children, regardless of ability, to achieve to the best of their ability. The academy ethos is based on the simple belief that everyone is able to keep up.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Sarah Murcott (Executive Headteacher), Mr Joe Clark (Headteacher)

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

76.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

39.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.32

Progress 8

Below average

29.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

47.4%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

11.9% entered EBacc

7.8% achieved EBacc

293 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Support from the Staff"

My child has been at Fortis Academy for a year now and I couldn't be happier with the progress they have made. The staff are always supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities are top-notch. They have a great approach to mutual respect and it's wonderful to see the students look out for each other.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel K

Parent Sep 20, 2021

5.0

"A Great Start to Secondary School"

We're really pleased with the way Fortis Academy has settled my child in. The curriculum seems well-rounded and the teachers are great at communicating with us about their progress. The academy's emphasis on mutual respect and inclusivity is also reassuring.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Hannah D

Parent Jun 28, 2020

4.0

"Some Positives, Some Negatives"

We were at Fortis Academy for three years and while we did have some good experiences, there were some issues with communication from the school. The facilities are modern and the teachers are mostly good, but I felt like they could do more to support students with SEND. Overall, a mixed bag.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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