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Compass Primary Academy
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Compass Primary Academy
- Primary
- North Northamptonshire NN15 7EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Determined to make every pupil a reader; pupils practice arithmetic to solve problems accurately.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-considered training equips staff to lead subjects; pupils progressing well through the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Recent actions not yet reflected in key stage 1 and 2 outcomes; precise support needed for some pupils with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help given to those who find it difficult to keep up; precise support for those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, pride in resilience and responsibility, bullying rare, fair resolution by adults.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Fluency and confidence in English and mathematics are improving but not yet consistent across key stages.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification and careful support for self-regulation and learning readiness; some need more precise adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; adults resolve issues fairly, students feel safe and identify trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders prioritize mental health, physical well-being, understanding of right and wrong, relationships education.
Parent Feedback: Most parents appreciate that their children are happy and safe at school.
Parental Involvement: Parents can provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View; some informal conversations occur at start of the day.
Extracurricular Activities: Students benefit from visits to interesting places to learn more, opportunities to develop talents in sports and music.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the range of training provided by Brooke Weston Trust and the opportunity to work with colleagues.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff help pupils to learn interesting facts and remember more over time in many subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Curriculum leaders support colleagues with increased rigour, leading to improved fluency and confidence.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils with SEND do not consistently receive the precise adaptations needed for academic progress.
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About Us
Compass Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 450 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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Our goal at The Compass Primary Academy is to establish a primary school where kids are encouraged to imagine, explore, and learn. We wish to assist each child in developing into a kind, self-assured, inquisitive young person who is passionate about learning and succeeding. We'll achieve this by encouraging, directing, and assisting our kids through effective teaching methods. We will build an aspirational school community where everyone is appreciated and accomplishments are acknowledged by collaborating with our family. We gain from belonging to a forward-thinking academic organisation, the Brooke Weston Trust, and we have access to resources and opportunities that go beyond what is often offered by schools. Appreciate each youngster for who they are and their potential. Showing our kids what they can accomplish if they dream, explore, and learn
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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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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | 24.8 | 5.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 103 | - |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 55% | 57.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.82% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 53% 1 | 56.63% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 7.48% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 102 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 92 | 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 | 52% 12 | 54.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 7.56% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 99 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 91 | 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 | 40% | 49.82% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.58% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Compass Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1