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Ash Croft Primary Academy
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- Derby DE24 3HF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught systematically by expert staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is designed and implemented effectively, helping pupils remember key knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: A small number of foundation subjects need more precise identification of key knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt identification and support for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and positive towards teachers; bullying seldom happens.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use subject-specific vocabulary confidently; however, the assessment is less effective in some subjects.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified promptly and supported effectively, allowing them to access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and there is a strong safeguarding culture where staff know how to report concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Trustees ensure robust safeguarding arrangements; there is extensive support from external agencies.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are positive about the work of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in performances and various cultural activities, such as a Shakespeare festival and 鈥楥armen鈥�.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers model language well and encourage children to speak in full sentences.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers are unclear about key information due to imprecise curriculum plans.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is less effective in subjects lacking clearly defined key knowledge.
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Ash Croft Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 180 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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Offer top-notch primary education that is rigorous and comprehensive for "every child, every subject, every year group, every day." Prepare them for the next stage of their schooling as well as for adulthood. Address the issues of social mobility and inequality that affect kids and communities. Make sure parents are "partners in learning" and involved in the Academy and Trust's operations. a company where "learning with, from, and on behalf of others" is important. believing that investing in staff and collaboration by schools improves outcomes. committed to expansion, but only when we are certain that children, parents, and staff will succeed.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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A-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 102 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 102 | 97 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 51% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.16% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 63% | 55.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.76% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ash Croft Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1