Spalding High School's Success with Juniper Education's Sisra Analytics
Simplify data management across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and generate intuitive, easy-to-read reports in just a few clicks. Available as part of our secondary Progress & Outcomes solution.
School Context
With its Outstanding Ofsted rating, Spalding High School in Lincolnshire is a beacon of academic excellence for students aged 11 to 18. The school, led by Mrs. Michele Anderson, thrives in a supportive community environment, reflected in its status as a community school.
Utilising Sisra Analytics
Spalding High School has used Sisra Analytics to measure student progress in Key Stages 4 to 5 for over three years.
Figure 1 - DfE Profile Page for Spalding High School illustrating the school's 'Well Above Average' Progress 8 Score
Testimony from Jon Blackbourn, Assistant Headteacher
“The subject value-added data for Key Stage 5 is invaluable.”
Jon Blackbourn, the Assistant Headteacher at Spalding High School, attests to the effectiveness of Sisra Analytics:
"The accuracy of Progress 8 and Attainment 8 data from Sisra Analytics is remarkable, closely matching our published data. This precision gives us confidence in the system.
The subject value-added data for Key Stage 5 is invaluable and forms the foundation of our departmental reviews and management meetings.
The ease of data exportation into Excel, facilitates seamless reporting and stakeholder communication.
Moreover, the customer support from Sisra Analytics is exceptional, always prompt and helpful, making a significant difference in our data management processes."
Ofsted's Acclamation
The school's success is further echoed in its latest Ofsted report from November 2023, highlighting teachers' effective use of subject knowledge to challenge and engage students.
"Teachers use their excellent subject knowledge to provide pupils with work that motivates and challenges them. They regularly check pupils’ understanding. Teachers ask pupils carefully crafted questions. The work that pupils produce reflects their detailed knowledge of subject-specific vocabulary as well as their commitment to their education."
Conclusion
Spalding High School's story is a testament to how the right tools can support educational outcomes. Juniper Education's Sisra Analytics has been instrumental in accurately tracking and enhancing student progress, profoundly impacting teaching strategies and student achievement.
Figure 2 - Source: Ofsted inspection report of Spalding High School, November 2023, https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/120642
