John Whitgift Academy

About John Whitgift Academy

John Whitgift Academy is an academy on a journey to get to outstanding. We pride ourselves on being a relatively small academy and care greatly about each and every student. We offer each student a personalised and up to date learning pathway for the five years they are with us.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Rob Spendlow

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 62 responses • 5.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

85.5% positive 14.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

88.7% positive 11.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

85.5% positive 11.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

95.2% positive 1.6% negative

My child does well at this school

90.4% positive 6.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 62 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

62.1

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

46.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.22

Progress 8

Above average

42.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

65.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

44.8% entered EBacc

32.5% achieved EBacc

154 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 W

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"Our Daughter Thrives at John Whitgift Academy"

We were a bit nervous about moving our daughter to a new school, but John Whitgift Academy has been a game-changer. The facilities are top-notch, and the staff are so supportive and caring. We love the focus on individual learning pathways and the emphasis on 'Changing Lives'. Our daughter has made so many friends and is really thriving academically. We couldn't be happier with our choice!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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James T

Parent Jun 20, 2023

5.0

"Excellent School with a Caring Community"

We've been at John Whitgift Academy for a year now, and it's been an amazing experience for our son. The teachers are all so passionate about their subjects, and the facilities are incredible - the swimming pools are a highlight! We love the emphasis on collaboration and teamwork, and our son has made some wonderful friends. We feel really supported as parents too, and the communication is great.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Mar 25, 2022

4.0

"Great Education, but Some Room for Improvement"

We sent our son to John Whitgift Academy several years ago, and while we were overall very happy with the education he received, there were a few areas where we felt the school could improve. The facilities were excellent, and the staff were generally very supportive. However, we felt that the school could have done more to help our son with his SEN needs. That being said, he went on to do really well after leaving the school, so we're grateful for the foundation he received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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