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Ash Trees Academy
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- Billingham TS23 2BU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | 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 curriculum is carefully designed to meet individual pupils鈥� needs with regular checks on progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has improved outcomes for pupils through focused planning and regular progress checks.
Areas Needing Improvement: Resources, particularly in mathematics, need more effective use. Most able pupils require more opportunities to complete longer works.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress overall but need more practical support in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Increased staffing and small group learning help pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is generally good, supported by a calm atmosphere and effective crisis management.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff understand and skillfully meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with clear systems for referrals and good staff training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Caring ethos with focus on pupil and family well-being, promoting personal development.
Parent Feedback: Parents are generally positive, appreciating approachable staff, though some desire better communication from leaders.
Parental Involvement: School needs to better communicate with hard-to-reach families to address concerns quickly.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of visits and activities enhance the curriculum, including outdoor pursuits and guest speakers.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and part of a large family; performance management systems link to school improvement targets.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks and feedback have improved teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� performance is closely monitored with regular feedback, leading to improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in teaching quality; need for better resource use in maths.
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Ash Trees Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 175 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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A primary-aged special school called Ash Trees is located in Billingham and serves the Stockton region. We presently have 150 students who have severe learning impairments, including children with autism and other complicated medical needs. The Ascent Academies' Trust, a small but expanding partnership of special schools, includes Ash Trees Academy. Its mission is to offer exceptional instruction and support to children with special needs. Please call or email if you'd like more information on ash trees.
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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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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.4 | 18.2 | 24.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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 | - | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 60.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.67% | 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 | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | Well 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 | - | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 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 | 0% | 66.9% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.86% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | - | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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 | 0% | 63.32% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.22% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | 0% | 54.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.59% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ash Trees Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1