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Devonshire Primary Academy
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- Blackpool FY3 8AF
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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: Leaders have introduced a new curriculum focusing on developing pupils' phonics knowledge and love of reading
Success of the Curriculum: The new curriculum is starting to bring more coherence to the teaching of reading
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils struggle to recall prior learning in science, geography, and history
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help pupils catch up on forgotten learning using their reading books matched to sounds
Behaviour and Attitudes: Instances of bullying and aggressive behavior are effectively dealt with by staff
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some modest improvements in attainment and progress in reading, writing, and mathematics
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs benefit from detailed learning revisits and knowledgeable support
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and aggressive behavior are addressed effectively ensuring pupils focus on learning
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Frequent lessons on e-safety help pupils know how to stay safe online
Parental Involvement: Leaders work well with other agencies and support parents effectively
Parent Feedback: We took account of 31 responses on Ofsted Parent View
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a range of interesting clubs and activities after school
Impact on Student Progress: Staff lack guidance on focusing key knowledge for student depth of understanding in writing and mathematics
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders' aims are largely based on learning facts and not developing core themes
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders should ensure subject leaders check on the quality of education in their subjects
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About Us
Devonshire Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 454 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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As the Academy's Headteacher, I am honoured to guide it as it develops and improves in every way. In order to ensure that we all succeed, I'm determined that we will all continue to work together as a team of students, parents, teachers, governors, and members of the larger community. I hope you are able to find what you need to know and that a lot of your questions may be answered. Our goal at Devonshire Primary Academy is to give every student an education that will help them realise THEIR full potential. We create a setting where our kids can feel safe and appreciated, where they are each regarded as unique individuals and supported in discovering their own unique skills.
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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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C
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 22.7 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 103 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 103 | 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 | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 40% | 50.85% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.04% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 101 2 | 84 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 | 83 | 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 | 41% 2 | 57.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% 1 | 6.56% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 1 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 39% 3 | 54.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.63% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 100 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 89 | 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 | 36% | 55.05% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Devonshire Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1