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| School | Start date | End date | Last week | Last month | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldercar High School | 21 Nov 2022 | 6 Feb 2026 | +0.7% | -11% | -8.1% |
| Parkside Community School | 21 Nov 2022 | 6 Feb 2026 | +4.3% | +9.8% | +3.9% |
| Waingroves Primary School | 19 Dec 2025 | 2 Feb 2026 | -0.6% | n/a | - |
| School | Start date | End date | Last week | Last month | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldercar High School | 9 Oct 2024 | 12 Dec 2025 | - | - | n/a |
| Parkside Community School | 23 Feb 2024 | 12 Dec 2025 | - | - | n/a |
| Waingroves Primary School | 16 Feb 2024 | 4 Feb 2026 | -4.0% | -29% | n/a |
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 gas costs over the next year by £4,480.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | Aldercar High School | 30 | Conduct a lighting audit of your school |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Parkside Community School | 10 | Switched off lights on sunny days |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Parkside Community School | 20 | Switched off hot water in school holidays |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Parkside Community School | 30 | Upgraded security lights to LED |
| 06 Oct 2025 | Waingroves Primary School | 30 | Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera |
| 06 Oct 2025 | Waingroves Primary School | 30 | Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop |
| 10 Sep 2025 | Waingroves Primary School | 30 | Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Buxton Community School | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Aldercar High School | 5 | Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Aldercar High School | 5 | Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes |