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Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
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Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
- Primary
- Macclesfield SK11 8UD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Younger pupils make good progress in phonics due to good teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics; well-prepared for secondary school.
Foundational Skills: School prioritizes reading with phonics books matched to sounds; pupils become fluent readers by Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, balanced curriculum is effectively delivered with clear end points and high-quality training.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most able pupils require more challenge in subjects other than English and math.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some inconsistency in quality of work expected in pupils' books across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems to measure progress and take action if pupils fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour in classrooms and around school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel academically; staff help struggling readers catch up quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective assessment strategies identify gaps; support provided promptly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behavior; pupils are attentive, eager to learn, and courteous.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective provision ensures strong progress towards individual targets for pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and effective support lead to thriving in all development aspects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils feel and are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school goes 'extra mile' for pupils and families.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highly safe environment; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: Open-door policy encourages parent engagement.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate support for pupils with additional needs.
Parental Involvement: Strong partnerships with families contribute to effective actions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school clubs and activities available.
Extracurricular Activities: An array of clubs tailored to meet pupils鈥� needs, enhancing aspirations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from extensive professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching have led to strong pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistently good quality of teaching across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers adept at identifying misconceptions; pupil achievement evaluated effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most able pupils need more challenging work in non-core subjects.
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About Us
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 219 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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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In order to give every child a high-quality and fun education, Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery is dedicated to excellence at all levels. All kids will have the respect, inspiration, help, and chances they need to grow up to be successful, self-assured people in a contemporary, ever-changing world. to make sure that each individual in our school community鈥攃hildren, parents, and staff鈥攆eels backed up, respected, and cherished. to foster a love of learning and to get them ready for the next level of their education. to encourage tolerance and acceptance of difference while celebrating diversity and multiculturalism. to give each of our kids a comprehensive, diversified education that will spark their curiosity and creativity. to give everyone access to a secure, engaging, and resource-rich learning environment.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | 19.4 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 104 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 108 | 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 64% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.41% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 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 | 105 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 102 | 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 | 64% 4 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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 | 106 2 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 102 | 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 | 60% 9 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.07% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above 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 | 108 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 69% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.47% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.7 | Well Above 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
Local authority ratio 19 : 1