The Excelsior Academy

About The Excelsior Academy

The Excelsior Academy is an exceptional learning environment with a real community spirit. We equip each student with the skills, confidence, and resilience necessary to face tomorrow's challenges. Believe, Achieve, Excel.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Omar Deria

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

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

58.4

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

49.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.46

Progress 8

Above average

47.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

68.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

30.1% entered EBacc

22.7% achieved EBacc

176 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 Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 10, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with caring staff"

My daughter joined The Excelsior Academy in Year 7 and has thrived. The teachers are all so supportive and genuinely care about the students' well-being. The facilities are modern and clean, and the school's values of 'Believe, Achieve, Excel' really shine through. I'm so grateful to have found such a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2022

4.0

"Good all-round school"

My son has been at The Excelsior Academy for four years and has had a mostly positive experience. The teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. However, I do feel that the school could do more to support students with special educational needs. Overall, I'd recommend The Excelsior Academy to other parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2021

5.0

"Excellent preparation for sixth form"

My daughter was at The Excelsior Academy for three years, and I was consistently impressed with the quality of teaching and the support provided to students. The school does a great job of preparing students for the transition to sixth form, and my daughter has gone on to do well at university. I would recommend The Excelsior Academy to any parent looking for a school with high academic standards and a caring community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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