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Davidson Primary Academy
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- Croydon CR0 6JA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching in English, mathematics, and science
Success of the Curriculum: High attainment at key stage 1; good progress at key stage 2
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with structured curriculum and skilled staff helping to develop fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-sequenced and logical, building key knowledge from early years.
Areas Needing Improvement: Quality of teaching varies in subjects like music and modern languages
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack effective checking of pupils' knowledge, leading to gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment to address underachievement, particularly in Year 5 and Year 6
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, showing positive attitudes to learning
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations with clear methods lead to successful problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective help for pupils struggling with reading ensures progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes; classrooms are purposeful environments.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support with tailored interventions, specialist support available
Support for SEND Pupils: Early identification and professional guidance enable good achievement alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe due to strong staff relationships
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements, e-safety knowledge among pupils
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents increasingly positive about changes, active parent teacher association
Parent Feedback: Positive feedback noted in Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: School gains trust of local community, PTA raises funds
Extracurricular Activities: Various sports activities, participation in local events
Outdoor Facilities: Rich learning environment, both indoors and outdoors in early years
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs like cricket, football, and gaming enhance interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff supportive of leaders, high-quality training provided
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching leads to good pupil outcomes
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers reflect on practice, joint marking for accurate assessment
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers explain methods clearly to ensure successful learning outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Varied quality of teaching in certain subjects, such as history and French
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About Us
Davidson Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 302 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 20.7 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.88% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below 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 | 105 2 | 92 | 96 |
| 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 | 74% 9 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 11.11% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 103 4 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 90 | 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 | 65% 5 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 10.45% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 107 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 86 | 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 | 70% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.4% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 Davidson Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1