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Dormanstown Primary Academy
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Dormanstown Primary Academy
- Primary
- Redcar and Cleveland TS10 5LY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority, with highly trained staff teaching phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and challenging, helping pupils progress well.
Areas Needing Improvement: History curriculum needs further work; key knowledge is not precise enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils leaving key stage 1 are confident readers; maths curriculum is well-sequenced.
Support for Falling Behind: One-to-one interventions help pupils, especially those with SEND, to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and happy; teachers are fair and lessons are fun.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND follow the same ambitious curriculum with well-considered adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Teachers are quick to help sort out arguments; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes welfare with various responsibilities like junior leadership team and prefects.
Parental Involvement: Leaders send home reading baskets with hot chocolate and blankets to encourage children and parents to read together.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Trips include visits to theatre, sporting events, and a modern art museum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and present information clearly.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment is used well to review previous learning, helping all pupils remember what they鈥檝e been taught.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A minority of staff expressed some workload concerns but generally find networking opportunities beneficial.
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Dormanstown Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 271 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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All of our students will get an inclusive education at Dormanstown Primary Academy. We think that students have a right to an education that is exciting, challenging, pleasant, and provided in a safe learning environment. Through our professionalism, the high quality of teaching and the enriched learning opportunities that we provide, we know that children will achieve their potential and make progress in all areas of the curriculum that is at least in line with national expectations. Children will grow up happy, safe, and responsible, with a sense of belonging to a community that is proud of them as a result of these experiences. As professionals, the staff at Dormanstown Primary Academy will be at the forefront of implementing and developing learning and teaching in line with technological developments as well as the outcomes of research into effective learning and teaching.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 19.9 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 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 | 101 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 43% | 58.7% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.35% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 95 | 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% 24 | 64.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.97% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 102 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 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 | 28% 16 | 66.21% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 94 | 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 | 44% | 66.53% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.95% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dormanstown Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
