Stockwood Park Academy

Stockwood Park Academy (previously known as Barnfield South Academy and briefly as South Academy) is a Mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Rotheram Avenue Luton, Bedfordshire, England. The academy was rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted in 2018, although its sixth form provision was rated 'Good' in the same report.[1]

Stockwood Park Academy
Address
Rotheram Avenue

Luton
,
Bedfordshire
,
LU1 5PP

England
Coordinates51.869544°N 0.435705°W / 51.869544; -0.435705
Information
TypeAcademy
Established1965
Department for Education URN135338 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalMr Richard Found
Gendermixed
Age11 to 18
Colour(s)Green
Websitestockwoodpark.thesharedlearningtrust.org.uk

History

What is now Stockwood Park Academy was formed by the amalgamation of Stockwood and Rotheram High Schools.

Stockwood High School in Cutenhoe Road was described as Luton’s most expensive school when it was built in 1967. It was sound-proofed to cut out noise due to it being situated beneath a Luton Airport flight path. Facilities included an indoor heated swimming pool and two halls. The official opening was held in October 1968.

In 1988 Rotheram High School, a school situated in Farley Hill approximately a mile away from Stockwood High School, was closed due to administrative costs and falling attendance numbers. The majority of pupils from Rotheram High School moved to Stockwood High School, which was renamed as South Luton High School.

The school converted to academy status on 1 September 2007, and was renamed Barnfield South Academy as part of the Barnfield Federation. In March 2011, the school moved to a new £30 million building situated on the old playing field of the former Rotheram High School site, equipped with ICT facilities, including a 300-seat theatre. The Barnfield Federation launched a new A-Level sixth form provision in September 2011 based across its academies.

In 2015 the school changed its name to South Academy and became part of The Shared Learning Trust. In 2016 it was renamed as Stockwood Park Academy.

The Shared Learning Trust

The Shared Learning Trust is made up of the former Barnfield Academy Schools. It started up with two Secondary Schools, Barnfield West and South Academy, then Barnfield Moorlands and later Barnfield Vale Academy joined the federation.

The Federation is now made up of:

  • The Stockwood Park Academy (previously known as South Luton High School, Barnfield South Academy and South Academy)
  • The Chalk Hills Secondary Academy (previously known as Barnfield West Academy and West Academy)
  • The Linden Academy (previously known as Barnfield Moorlands Free School and Moorlands Free School)
  • The Vale Academy (previously known as Barnfield Vale)
  • Skills Academy (previously known as Barnfield Skills Academy)

Results
  • 78% of students achieved 5 or more A*-C GCSE grades including English & Maths in 2012/13.
  • 99% of students achieved 5 or more A*-C GCSE grades in 2012/13[2]
  • Graded as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted in its 2013 Inspection, with "Good" Features. The Academy is now rated a 'Good' and its Sixth Form Provision is rated as 'Satisfactory' by Ofsted.
  • 95% success rate at A-Level at The Shared Learning Trust in 2015[3]

See also

References
  1. Ofsted https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2778771. Retrieved 3 February 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. GCSE Article on Luton on Sunday website
  3. A-Level Article on Luton on Sunday website
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