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Cedars Academy
- Primary
- Birmingham B27 6JL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills in reading and maths is effective, with teachers ensuring pupils enjoy learning.
Success of the Curriculum: The restructured curriculum offers balanced learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most-able pupils are not always sufficiently challenged to achieve greater depth in learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making good progress, with improvement in reading fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide swift support and intervention when pupils fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behavior is excellent; they are courteous, friendly, and proud of their school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Targeted one-to-one support and timely interventions are in place for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and dealt with swiftly; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding permeates the school, supported by regular training.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that the school is a safe place for their children.
Parental Involvement: Staff, pupils, and parents are unanimous in praise for leaders鈥� work and are proud of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sporting opportunities, are available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic, proud, and fully engaged in the improvement drive.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching results in better pupil progress across all year groups.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Issue with previous staffing turbulence, now addressed with fully staffed expert teachers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and support have improved the quality of teaching.
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About Us
Cedars Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 334 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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 at Cedars Academy adhere to a philosophy that encourages both individuality and a strong sense of shared responsibility. These values establish strong foundations for each person's development and knowledge of their role in the classroom and larger community. We support the use of instructional strategies that inspire kids to actively participate in their own learning, fostering self-esteem and independence. This method fosters children's capacity for critical and creative thought as well as cooperation and teamwork. We provide a setting that values and respects all cultures. Through the attitudes and expectations we promote, the resources we employ, and our active efforts to identify and combat discrimination. We want to collaborate with parents, appreciating their involvement in the school, recognising their contribution to their children's success, and fostering a healthy school culture. We demand a high standard of conduct from every member of the school community, one that demonstrates respect for one another and fosters awareness of other people's needs and feelings. We support the use of instructional strategies that inspire kids to actively participate in their own learning, fostering self-esteem and independence. This method fosters children's capacity for critical and creative thought as well as cooperation and teamwork. We provide a setting that values and respects all cultures. Through the attitudes and expectations we promote, the resources we employ, and our active efforts to identify and combat discrimination.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 30.5 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | - | 101 |
| 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 46% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.68% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 94 | 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 | 56% 3 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% 4 | 9.05% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 94 | 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% 11 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 8.39% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 42% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.12% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cedars Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
