Name of School:
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Location:
Kent
School Type/Context:
- Foundation and Scope:
- It is a sponsor-led Academy catering to students aged 3 to 19 years, including a nursery for children aged 3 months to 3 years.
- Founded in 2010, the academy serves children and families in Ashford, Kent.
- The number of students attending university has been rising, with over 85% gaining admission to their first-choice universities, including 10% at Russell Group Universities.
- Student Demographics:
- 1777 pupils and students are currently enrolled.
- 33% of pupils have Pupil Premium Status (compared to Kent’s average of 23% and the national average of 22%).
- 17% have English as an Additional Language (compared to Kent’s average of 10% and the national average of 19%).
- 3.01% of pupils have asylum seeker status/refugee backgrounds.
- 23.1% are on the SEND register, with 3% having an EHCP.
- 1.08% come from Romany Gypsy/Travelling communities.
- 0.91% have been in care.
Phone-free Status:
- Pre-January 2024 had a policy of phones should be switched off and in bottom of bags.
- January 2024, launched a Phone-free initiative. (Yondr Pouches)
Cost of implementation:
- £30,850
Reported Impact:
- 40% reduction in the number of phase 3 and 4 detentions (classroom disruption)
- 25% reduction in truancy
- 75% reduction in the number of safeguarding incidents (including cyber bullying and online abuse)
- 98%+ compliance on daily checks
Contact:
Mr Damian McBeath, Principal
T: 01233 652 627
PA to the Principal: sfrancis@thejohnwallisacademy.org