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Darlinghurst Academy
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- Southend-on-Sea SS9 3JS
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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: Phonics teaching is now effective, and staff access regular training to ensure pupils make strong progress in early reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a rich and varied curriculum, enhanced by a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase opportunities for pupils to write independently across various subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils make good progress from their different starting points in most subjects, especially in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional teaching, provided based on ongoing assessments, helps prevent pupils from falling behind and assists them in catching up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well, are polite, welcoming and respectful, creating a calm atmosphere in the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo provides clear direction, ensuring pupils with SEND receive precisely targeted support, making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is secure practice with clear procedures to safeguard pupils; concerns are followed up quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding is evident throughout the school, promoting pupils' welfare and safety effectively.
Parental Involvement: Parents find involvement through posts in learning journals very beneficial, showing their comments and likes.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are highly supportive, praising staff and care received, although some feel bullying is not dealt with adequately.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities including sports, with the school recently achieving the Gold School Games Mark award.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides a stimulating learning environment, both inside and outside, promoting engagement and safety.
Teacher Engagement: All staff benefit from professional development to improve teaching, with coaching and high-quality training designed to meet pupils' needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching mostly builds well on what pupils know and can do, leading to effective learning and good progress over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders make rigorous checks on the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies remain in the use of resources to support all pupils in their learning.
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About Us
Darlinghurst Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 561 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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Staff members have been setting up their curricula and classrooms for a stimulating start to the term. For all year groups, educational excursions and enrichment activities are scheduled. The summer term, which is set to be jam-packed with thrilling events, has the employees at Darlinghurst excited to get started. Our academy value is "determination," and year six students will demonstrate this value as well as our other values as they prepare for their SATs. I'll be delivering a unique message this year about the strength of possibilities.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 24.2 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 68% | 56.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.2% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
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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 | 106 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 69% 5 | 62.24% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 12.45% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 104 2 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 64% 3 | 57.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 7 | 10.08% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 106 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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 | 67% | 57.26% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Darlinghurst Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1