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Croft Academy
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- Walsall WS2 8JE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: In Reception, daily phonics sessions help children to learn their sounds quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have thought carefully about mathematics and reading, helping teachers plan lessons that build on prior knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In art and music, the new curriculum plans contain too much content for the available time.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff have had training in the teaching of phonics to support pupils effectively with their reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well during lessons and look after each other. Bullying is dealt with quickly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils can usually remember and discuss what they have learned in maths and reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective support; staff receive regular training and work with parents to put suitable plans in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does happen but adults deal with it quickly. Staff training ensures prompt identification of pupil issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff support each other well and are reflective about their work, ensuring a strong culture of safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers appreciate the school鈥檚 community and the care taken to get to know each pupil and their families.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years outdoor areas are very well resourced.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are keen to improve and say they are well supported by leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: When the focus is on activity rather than learning, pupils struggle to remember what they have learned.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staffing changes have delayed improvements, but new leaders are making progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff training in phonics helps support pupil reading, but some subjects need better sequencing of key skills.
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About Us
Croft Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 244 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | 22.4 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 102 |
| 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 | 104 | 98 | 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 | 48% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.69% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 102 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 97 | 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 | 57% 13 | 58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.75% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 103 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 8 | 98 | 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 | 70% 40 | 57.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.6% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | 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 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 95 | 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 | 30% | 51.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.54% | 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 | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Croft Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1