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| School | Start date | End date | Last week | Last month | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Academy | 1 Oct 2021 | 30 Nov 2025 | -4.3% | +5.6% | -2.9% |
| Lark Rise Academy | 24 May 2021 | 1 Dec 2025 | -3.4% | -5.5% | -11% |
| School | Start date | End date | Last week | Last month | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Rise Academy | 26 May 2021 | 20 Nov 2025 | - | -24% | -32% |
This table summarises recent use based on the latest available data for each school.
"Last week" reports on the latest full week of data. Change in use is measured against the previous week.
"Last month" reports on the last full calendar month of data. Change in use is measured against the same month last year.
"Last year" reports on the last 12 months of data (365 days) for the school. Change in use is measured against previous 12 months period. This is a rolling 12 month period rather than calendar or academic years.
A dash ("-") indicates that we do not have enough recent data to report on that period.
"n/a" indicates that we don't have enough historical data in order to do a comparison.
Our analysis takes into account a range of characteristics for each school, including its floor area, location, pupil numbers and type.
Consumption costs are calculated based on the unit prices of energy and do not take into account standing charges or other fees.
Tariffs may be based on MAT or Local Authority averages, or an Energy Sparks default, if your school has not provided their actual tariffs.
Consumption costs are estimated based on historic tariff information.
Future savings are estimates based on your school's latest tariff information.
Potential cost savings quoted in school comparisons, e.g. for comparable "well managed" and "exemplar" schools are also based on your school's current tariffs.
Comparisons are based on benchmarking a school against a comparable school based on the characteristics outlined above.
"Exemplar" schools represent the top 17.5% of Energy Sparks schools
"Well managed" schools represent the top 30% of Energy Sparks schools
Potential savings are based on a school reducing its usage to match those of an Exemplar school with similar characteristics.
Take action in 2 schools to decrease your electricity costs over the next year by £5,110.
This is just one example of the potential savings we have identified across schools in this group
Schools complete our recommended activities and actions to score points, win prizes and start reducing their energy usage.
A coordinated programme can help engage schools across the group.
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A list of recent pupil and adult-lead activities recorded by schools in this group
| Date | School | Points | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 35 | Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight |
| 01 Nov 2025 | Lark Rise Academy | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
| 16 Sep 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 35 | Pupils meet the Business Manager to discuss the school's energy usage and bills |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 25 | Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 10 | Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 25 | School governors discussed energy efficiency |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 10 | Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 15 | Activated standby mode on computers |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 10 | Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Chiltern Academy | 20 | Holiday turn off |