Athena School

About Athena School

Athena School values our strong relationship with parents to help maintain a safe and supportive environment for pupils. We know that working together as a team will allow pupils to achieve their best both academically and socially.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Michelle Bunn

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 20 responses • 17% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

85% positive 15% negative

My child feels safe at this school

85% positive 10% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

80% positive 5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

75% positive 25% negative

My child does well at this school

80% positive 15% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 20 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.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

5.9

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

6.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.63

Progress 8

Well below average

0.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

0.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

23 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 R

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Athena School: A Haven for Our Child"

We've been absolutely thrilled with Athena School. The staff are caring, supportive, and truly invested in our child's well-being. The REAL project approach has been amazing, and we've loved seeing our child's confidence grow through the various projects and activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Athena School: An Excellent Choice"

We're so glad we made the decision to send our child to Athena School. The school's values of kindness, empathy, and resilience are evident in everything they do. The BTEC programs, especially the Art and Design course, have been a great fit for our child's interests and talents.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen G

Parent Dec 1, 2021

4.0

"A Mixed Experience at Athena School"

We had a bit of a mixed experience with Athena School. On the one hand, the school's approach to SEN support was excellent, and our child received a lot of individualized attention. However, we did feel that the communication with parents could be improved, and there were some issues with bullying that we felt were not addressed quickly enough.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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