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Acomb Primary School
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Acomb Primary School
- Primary
- York YO24 4ES
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers read to pupils daily and use a school-developed reading spine.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is exceptional and designed for Acomb community needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics teaching is outstanding, preparing pupils well for next stages.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate extra phonics support if pupils are not keeping up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and high levels of self-control.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong adaptive teaching ensures SEND pupils meet curriculum expectations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Increased high-quality pastoral support for mental health or well-being needs.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents in the reading spine development.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive extracurricular offer with strong pupil take-up.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have professional development opportunities that enhance subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching prepares pupils well for their next education stage.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leadership consistently translates professional developments into curriculum improvements.
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About Us
Acomb Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 313 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Greetings from Acomb Primary School. We are a friendly school with a real focus on the children's needs. Our motto is 'Putting Children First - Always Aiming High', something which we hold very dear and that guides all of our decisions. Visit our website to learn more about us, and if you have any queries, please get in touch.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 18.1 | 6.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 101 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 60.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 9.69% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | 66.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 12.51% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Acomb Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
