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Albany Junior School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics in Year 3 is very effective and sessions are lively and fun.
Success of the Curriculum: The school offers an exciting curriculum that motivates pupils and contributes to their outstanding personal development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all middle leaders are currently providing leadership of high quality.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils now make good progress from their starting points in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide prompt support for pupils at risk of falling behind through additional guidance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in lessons and around the school is good, and they work and play together happily.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator ensures effective additional support for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is a strength of the school, and pupils feel very safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There are excellent systems to support pupils鈥� welfare and safety, including a school counsellor.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents feel that their children are well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Governors aim to engage still more closely with parents to make the school even more successful.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a good range of mid-day and after-school clubs that pupils benefit from.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers praise the support and training they receive to improve their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Training has ensured a structured approach to teaching, leading to improved student outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: All teachers implement the school's assessment policy, helping pupils to improve their work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a minority of lessons, tasks set for lower attaining pupils were too difficult, causing slower progress.
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Albany Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 181 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the website for Albany Junior School.
As the new head teacher of Albany Infants, let me extend a warm welcome to Mr. Paul Allen.
Despite being a big fan of the Forest, he is eager to collaborate with us to give your kids the greatest education possible.
Details regarding E-Safety, the new Curriculum, and Enrichment are also included.
You will continue to see the Latest News area being updated frequently by various staff members.
We have updated our website with details on our new curriculum, knowledge organisers, and the improved summer 2017 test scores.
This year, our primary goals as a school are to improve how we teach reading and foster a love of reading in our students. We will also be working more closely with Albany Infants, our baby feeder.
We are still working with Gareth Baker, who is our Patron of Reading, and we also invite you to the Stay and Read events we are planning this term.
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As the new head teacher of Albany Infants, let me extend a warm welcome to Mr. Paul Allen.
Despite being a big fan of the Forest, he is eager to collaborate with us to give your kids the greatest education possible.
Details regarding E-Safety, the new Curriculum, and Enrichment are also included.
You will continue to see the Latest News area being updated frequently by various staff members.
We have updated our website with details on our new curriculum, knowledge organisers, and the improved summer 2017 test scores.
This year, our primary goals as a school are to improve how we teach reading and foster a love of reading in our students. We will also be working more closely with Albany Infants, our baby feeder.
We are still working with Gareth Baker, who is our Patron of Reading, and we also invite you to the Stay and Read events we are planning this term.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.9 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 112 |
| 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 57% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.55% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 52% 6 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.93% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 103 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 58% 5 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 10 | 8.66% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 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 | 53% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.83% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Albany Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1