The Rodillian Academy Explained

The Rodillian Academy
Coordinates:53.7307°N -1.5024°W
Established:1933
Type:Academy
Specialist:Performing Arts College
Street:Longthorpe Lane
City:Lofthouse
County:West Yorkshire
Country:England
Postcode:WF3 3PS
Lea:City of Leeds
Ofsted:yes
Urn:138336
Enrollment:1,556 pupils
Capacity:1,700 Pupils
Gender:Mixed
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Colours:Black & Green

The Rodillian Academy (formerly Rodillian School) is a mixed secondary School and sixth form with academy status located in Lofthouse, West Yorkshire, England. The school has 1,556 pupils aged between 11 and 18.[1] The school also has Specialist Arts College status. The name 'Rodillian' is derived from the name that was given to former pupils of the Rothwell Grammar School.

History

The school was originally built in 1933 as Rothwell Grammar School to serve the needs of children in Rothwell and the surrounding areas. Edwin Robert Manley was headteacher from 1933 to 1965. He was active in local politics, and he wrote and self-published Meet the Miner.[2]

In 2008 it moved into a £93 million building.

The school became an academy in summer 2012.[3]

Rodillian Multi Academy Trust

In December 2013 the Rodillian Academy was approved by the Department for Education to become an academy sponsor.[4] The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust was formed in September 2014 with the Rodillian Academy acting as the lead school in the trust that also includes The Featherstone Academy.

Inspections

In the Ofsted inspection in 2016, the school's overall effectiveness was found to be 'good'. Both the effectiveness of the school's leadership and management and the personal development, behaviour and welfare pupils were judged to be outstanding.[5]

, the school's most recent inspection was in 2019, with an outcome of Good.[6]

Buildings

In September 2008, Rodillian moved to a newly built school as part of the Leeds BSF Project. At the new school are a lecture theatre, a library, sporting facilities including fitness centres and gyms, dance halls and PE classrooms.[7] Part of the new build is a children's centre that allows for use of the school's sporting and educational facilities by children up to five years of age.[8]

Rugby

The school's main sport was Rugby Union.[9]

Academic performance

In 2023, the school's Progress 8 benchmark was average.[10] 77% of children were entered for the English Baccalaureate, compared to 42% in the local authority area and 39% nationally.[10] 40% of children achieved grades 5 or higher in English and mathematics GCSEs.[10]

Notable alumni

Rothwell Grammar School

Notable teaching staff

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Details.
  2. http://www.woodlesfordstation.co.uk/Pages/RothwellGrammarSchool.aspx "Rothwell Grammar School"
  3. Web site: Rodillian Academy . UK Government.
  4. http://www.rodillianacademytrust.co.uk/ "Welcome to the Rodillian Multi Academy Trust"
  5. Web site: Rodillian Academy. Ofsted. 11 March 2016. 5 November 2010.
  6. Web site: Kirtley . Malcolm . Inspection of a good school: Rodillian Academy . Ofsted . 7 July 2024 . 2019.
  7. Web site: Our Journey – the Rodillian Academy.
  8. Web site: Daisy Chain Childcare - Lofthouse Nursery.
  9. Web site: Rodillian Academy. The Schools' Rugby Website. Schools Sports. 11 March 2016.
  10. Web site: Rodillian Academy . Compare school and college performance in England . Gov.UK . 7 July 2024.
  11. Web site: Jack Birkenshaw.
  12. Web site: Dick Newby. 23 January 2014.
  13. News: Ian McNaught-Davis obituary. The Guardian. 18 February 2014. Douglas. Ed.
  14. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1321432/Lady-Denton-of-Wakefield.html "Lady Denton of Wakefield"
  15. Web site: Obituaries: Sir Hugh Fish. Independent.co.uk. 11 June 1999.