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Ark Oval Primary Academy
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Ark Oval Primary Academy
- Primary
- Croydon CR0 6BA
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are taught letter sounds (phonics) each day and quickly learn to blend the sounds to read and write simple words.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards across the school are rising with significant improvements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage is not consistently good, and role play areas do not provide imaginative experiences for children.
Support for Falling Behind: School leaders check the progress of every pupil to ensure that nobody falls behind, providing tailored teaching programmes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and move around the school in a calm and orderly fashion.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Year 6 are closer to national averages.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are well supported by teaching programmes meeting their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A film about bullying has ensured all pupils know about different forms of bullying and are confident that any problems will be dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High standards of behaviour are taught and modelled by adults; attendance has improved and is above average.
Parent Feedback: Parents report significant improvement in the school and agree that children make good progress and are taught well.
Parental Involvement: The school keeps parents well informed and reports class attendance rates in weekly newsletters.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a breakfast and after-school club.
Outdoor Facilities: Outside areas are quite well resourced with play equipment but need to provide a more exciting, language-rich environment for children.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have worked hard to improve their practice and develop their skills, adapting quickly to new ways of working.
Impact on Student Progress: Many pupils now make good progress in English and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers mark pupils鈥� written work carefully and give good guidance on improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There has not yet been time for teachers to become fully accustomed to recent changes to the teaching of mathematics and science.
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About Us
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 595 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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Being a member of Ark Oval Primary Academy, a school that serves as a voice for the neighbourhood and puts out great effort to help students, parents, and faculty reach their maximum potential, makes me proud.
In order to ensure that the students at Ark Oval develop into fully engaged, responsible, sensitive, and thoughtful citizens, staff, students, and parents all have a significant role to play.
As the foundation for your child's future success, you must first commit to the school, take an active role in the school community, and uphold and model the high standards the academy sets for involvement, behaviour, attire, and attendance.
a letter from Ark Schools London's Executive Principal and Regional Director, Jacqueline E. Steele.
Being the executive principal of Ark Oval Primary Academy makes me very happy.
At Ark Oval, we have strong standards and won't tolerate any justifications.
The vision and ideals of our academy, along with an uplifting school anthem, capture our way of life.
All of our instructors, administrative personnel, and support staff are devoted to our mission and will go above and beyond to make Ark Oval the best it can be to guarantee that every child reaches their full potential and meets the highest standards.
All students will get the self-assurance and bravery to always try their best, to challenge themselves, and to aim as high as they can, as well as the abilities to realise their dreams and life's goals.
Students who complete the academy will be well-equipped to participate successfully in society in secondary school, university, and beyond.
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In order to ensure that the students at Ark Oval develop into fully engaged, responsible, sensitive, and thoughtful citizens, staff, students, and parents all have a significant role to play.
As the foundation for your child's future success, you must first commit to the school, take an active role in the school community, and uphold and model the high standards the academy sets for involvement, behaviour, attire, and attendance.
a letter from Ark Schools London's Executive Principal and Regional Director, Jacqueline E. Steele.
Being the executive principal of Ark Oval Primary Academy makes me very happy.
At Ark Oval, we have strong standards and won't tolerate any justifications.
The vision and ideals of our academy, along with an uplifting school anthem, capture our way of life.
All of our instructors, administrative personnel, and support staff are devoted to our mission and will go above and beyond to make Ark Oval the best it can be to guarantee that every child reaches their full potential and meets the highest standards.
All students will get the self-assurance and bravery to always try their best, to challenge themselves, and to aim as high as they can, as well as the abilities to realise their dreams and life's goals.
Students who complete the academy will be well-equipped to participate successfully in society in secondary school, university, and beyond.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 16.9 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.88% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 92 | 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 | 55% 8 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 11.11% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 104 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 90 | 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 | 47% 9 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 10.45% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 86 | 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 | 56% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.4% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ark Oval Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1