Ercall Wood Academy

About Ercall Wood Academy

Ercall Wood Academy is a happy, safe environment where all students can thrive and their dreams can become a very real reality. We empower our students with the knowledge, skills, habits and routines for them to contribute to both our academy and the wider community. We combine this with the passion, creativity and rigor to promote the highest academic outcomes for all.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Nick Murphy

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 69 responses • 7.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

79.7% positive 20.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

88.4% positive 10.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

75.4% positive 20.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

85.5% positive 13.1% negative

My child does well at this school

79.7% positive 18.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 69 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

55.1

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

40.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.12

Progress 8

Below average

22.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

58.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

50.3% entered EBacc

25.1% achieved EBacc

175 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 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent facilities and values!"

I'm so impressed with the new science centre and the way the staff have incorporated the Ercall Wood values into the curriculum. The children are thriving and coming home buzzing about their day. The transition from primary to secondary has been seamless thanks to the academy's efforts. Keep up the fantastic work!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah J

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed feelings about career guidance"

I'm really pleased with the way the academy has supported my child's academic development, but I do feel that they could improve their career guidance programme. The careers in film event was a great idea, but I didn't feel that it was well-attended or well-organised. Still, overall I'm happy with the progress my child has made.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Mark L

Parent Aug 1, 2020

5.0

"Outstanding education for my son"

I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to send my son to Ercall Wood. He flourished there and went on to achieve amazing things. The maths partnership with Unstoppable Learning was a game-changer for him and really helped him to develop a passion for the subject. He's now studying maths at university!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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