K12
Ofsted Good
Below 3★ from 10 reviews — extra due diligence recommended.
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About Armfield Academy
We, at Armfield Academy, are committed to achieving the very best educational outcomes for every one of our learners. Our curriculum is ambitious and uncompromising and provides a solid foundation upon which all our students can thrive and succeed. Our vision comes to life in our clearly articulated values, which are pride in our Academy; ‘An Academy to be Proud of’; respect for each other; integrity in all that we seek to achieve and the wholehearted pursuit of excellence in both academic attainment and social accomplishments, which are underpinned through promoting resilience in all our learners in all phases.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Mr. M Kilmurray
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
2.3
Teaching Quality
2.3
Communication
2.1
Student Wellbeing
2.3
Facilities
2.3
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
19.5:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
62.3
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
35.2
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-1.11
Progress 8
Well below average
22.5%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
38.4%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
62.9% entered EBacc
17.2% achieved EBacc
151 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
Reviews 10
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 11, 2025
1.0
"Please don’t send your child here"
Please do not send your child here if you want them to feel included or have a good school experience
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 3, 2023
1.0
"armfield academy"
no risk assessments given for a pregnant teen, they don't care about your mental health, teachers can't teach - one barricaded a group of boys in the classroom and threatened to call the police if they touched her, worst school imaginable, NEVER GO HERE.
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 9, 2023
2.0
"Yeah yeah"
Bad school, people vaping, teachers shouting, tiny corridors, overcrouded, food is good so thats a 1 plus star but everything else is shit
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
2/5
Facilities
2/5
S
Sarah K.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 20, 2023
4.0
"Mixed experience so far"
Our son is still in his first year at Armfield Academy, so we're not yet certain about the long-term benefits. However, we've been pleased with the initial support and communication from the teachers. We're looking forward to seeing more progress in the coming months and years.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jan 3, 2023
1.0
"Security lacking "
Not a safe school. I managed to finish work early one day so i decided to collect my child instead of their dad. From after school club I was asked who I was here to collect I told them ,this was after waiting 20-25 mins for someone to actually answer the door apparently the bell is broken( again)
Then they promptly ushered a child out that was not mine not even the right sex.
Without checking I had to say that’s not my child.
Then they promptly ushered a child out that was not mine not even the right sex.
Without checking I had to say that’s not my child.
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
2/5
Facilities
2/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 17, 2022
1.0
"Poor school"
Don’t support students. Rewards are slim. Children not given any praise. They also leave some students out of things such as Christmas parties.
It also has a very high staff turnover children often taught by various teachers and they think nothing of swapping a teacher half way through a term.,they put huge pressure on young children especially around SAT’s
It also has a very high staff turnover children often taught by various teachers and they think nothing of swapping a teacher half way through a term.,they put huge pressure on young children especially around SAT’s
Safety & Wellbeing
2/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
E
Emily R.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Excellent experience at Armfield Academy"
My daughter has been attending Armfield Academy for 2 years now and we couldn't be happier. The school's values of respect, tolerance, and resilience are truly reflected in the way the teachers and staff support the children. We've also been impressed with the phonics screening check results and the commitment to academic excellence.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jul 12, 2022
1.0
"ARM-FIELD ACADEMY VAPING CENTRE"
I was waiting outside the main doors of Arm-field academy, and all around me i see Arm-field students vaping whilst teachers stand there idly, saying nothing.
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jul 8, 2022
2.0
"Disappointing"
Dont bother not as great as it makes out to be you ask to meet with headmaster they reply with ill get a teacher to speak to you nothing gets resolved
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
2/5
Communication
2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
2/5
Facilities
2/5
L
Lee T.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Apr 15, 2022
5.0
"A great school with excellent facilities"
We moved out of the area but our son still speaks fondly of his time at Armfield Academy. The school's facilities are impressive, and the staff are always willing to listen and help. We're grateful for the experience our son had and would definitely recommend the school to others.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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