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Ardley Hill Academy
- Primary
- Dunstable LU6 3NZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils often excel in reading due to diligent phonics and reading programmes
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is continuously updated, leading to broad understanding across subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: A few pupils struggle with fluent and expressive reading; staff need better training
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils often excel in reading, strong phonics foundation
Support for Falling Behind: Plans are in place for early identification and regular review of support for SEND pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally show calm and focused behaviour, reinforced through praise and rewards
Support for SEND Pupils: Early identification, monitoring, and regular review involving parents and agencies
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding squad and pastoral support enhance pupil safety
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Therapy dog interactions provide a positive start; safeguarding audits ensure support for vulnerable pupils
Parent Feedback: Many parents appreciate ongoing improvements and strong community support
Parental Involvement: High turnout at events demonstrates strong parental involvement and unity
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities for sports competitions and frequent performance opportunities
Outdoor Facilities: On-site swimming pool provides essential skills and fitness benefits
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leaders' interpersonal skills and positive working environment
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality schemes and expert support improve teaching efficacy
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders determine effective teaching and assessment methods, modeling tasks for pupil success
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in staff support affect progress for some pupils with SEND
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About Us
Ardley Hill Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 459 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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 will be a top-notch institution that teaches kids that they can get above their learning obstacles and that their potential for academic success is limitless. In order to facilitate learning for life and the fulfilment of their potential, we prioritise all children in everything we do.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 20.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 108 | - |
| 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 60% | 44.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 3.93% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 101 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 53% 23 | 56.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.9% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 99 2 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 85 | 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 | 30% 14 | 51.36% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.92% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 81 | 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 | 44% | 44.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.08% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ardley Hill Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1