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Acorns Primary School
- Primary
- Long Compton CV36 5LA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high priority at this school. Daily phonics lessons from Reception help children quickly learn sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. Pupils gain and retain a great deal of knowledge across many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading assessments need more effective use to match books with sounds pupils are learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers teach mathematics effectively, and pupils achieve well in reading and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and support staff give pupils extra help if they need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� positive behaviour is an absolute strength. Pupils behave well in class and around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Carefully planned support ensures that pupils with special educational needs access a full, broad curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying is and say that adults sort out any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a priority for all leaders and staff. Thorough records and quick responses to concerns ensure safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school and praise staff for their help.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel listened to and included.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils get involved in activities such as charity events and singing in a choir. 鈥�11 before 11鈥� promises experiences like sleeping under the stars.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud and happy to work at this school.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations from leaders and teachers result in pupils producing high-quality work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers know how well pupils are learning through assessments during lessons and regular tests.
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About Us
Acorns Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 101 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a busy and friendly school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils. Our school prospectus can be viewed via the link below. Listen attentively to gain understanding, seeking the rewards of hard work. Be able to use language imaginatively and creatively with high standards of spelling, punctuation, handwriting and syntax. Learn to make decisions and to solve problems in a systematic way. Develop an understanding of mathematical principles and be able to apply them. Develop skills, concepts and understanding in the fields of Computing and Science. Know about the geographical, historical and social aspects of their local and national environment. Appreciate our own and other cultures and spirituality through study, visits, art and foreign languages. These aims will shape the teaching and development of children in an environment that is attractive, stimulating and safe. Working together, children will develop a willingness and desire to learn and enjoy school life. We have twelve key values, which are studied in depth each half term over a two year period. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for. Please feel free contact the school with any queries you may have. Mrs. Wixey and Mrs. Weatherhead in the school office will be able to help.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 22.2 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 106 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 64% | 55.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.26% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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.
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 | 104 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 50% 6 | 60.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 9 | 10.2% | 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 | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
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 6 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 97 | 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 | 56% 13 | 62.69% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 8 | 10.7% | 9.16% |
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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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 | 99 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 93 |
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 | 43% | 58.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.28% | 8.19% |
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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Acorns Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1