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Chilwell Croft Academy
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- Birmingham B19 2QH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| 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: Teachers encourage pupils to read daily and develop their literacy and numeracy skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-adapted to pupils鈥� needs, offering a well-rounded education.
Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on early language and reading, starting from the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and purposefully designed curriculum enhancing learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Stabilize staffing in early years and improve learning environments in indoor and outdoor areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some inconsistency in foundation subjects; needs better monitoring.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Marked improvements in reading and maths, especially at key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective plans in place to support pupils, including those with SEN, disadvantaged pupils, and those who speak English as an additional language.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Vast majority of pupils behave well and respect school rules. Improved behaviour since joining multi-academy trust.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Consistent teaching enhances maths understanding; love of reading promoted.
Support for Falling Behind: Rapidly supported through early identification by skilled staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations lead to well-behaved and attentive pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective plans and judicious deployment of staff help SEN pupils access the curriculum and make progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate need identification with extensive support leads to good achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School fosters community cohesion and teaches pupils about safety, including online. Staff swiftly address any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The popular breakfast club and various rewards help promote pupils' welfare and positive attitudes.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback and engagement through Parent View and direct communications.
Parental Involvement: School maintains effective communication with parents, supporting children鈥檚 development.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a variety of trips, visits, themed days, and participation in sports competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: Need improvement, particularly in the early years provision.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have access to a comprehensive professional development program.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching quality has led to significant improvements in pupil attainment and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers regularly assess and report pupil progress, moderated both internally and externally.
Teacher Engagement: Positive staff support despite past turbulence.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Large recent turnover, but new staff receive effective support from the multi-academy trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistencies remain due to insufficient curriculum delivery monitoring.
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About Us
Chilwell Croft Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 397 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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For kids ages four to eleven, Chilwell Croft Academy is a highly happy and growing institution. Presently enrolled students at the institution come from over 30 different countries and speak 40 different languages. As a multicultural community, we take pride in and actively promote our school's diversity. Our goal is to provide a setting where kids can advance intellectually and grow as people. We keep this in mind in all we do. We put a lot of time and attention into shaping our school's culture. Our artist in residence works with students to showcase their artistic abilities, which are shown around the school in a warm and organised physical setting. Our students pick up manners, a positive attitude toward learning, and respect for one another. To aid achieve this, each student has a planner and is a part of a house team. The display of their books shows that students take pride in their work. They appreciate our incentive programme and claim they feel secure at school. Our plan for school improvement is focused on fostering the greatest possible standards of instruction. When we can, we share best practises and recognise accomplishments. We have a lot of pride in our students and their families. Every youngster is encouraged to develop their self-confidence and is given genuine appreciation for their contributions. A real strength of our school are the very positive relationships between staff and pupils and within peer groups. You are more than welcome to come and visit us at any time, arrangements can be made by contacting the school on 0121 464 3402 or Email : [email protected].
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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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | 23 | 23.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 106 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 99 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 60% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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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 | 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 | 55% 13 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 105 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 68% 23 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 45% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chilwell Croft Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
