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Dowson Primary Academy
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Dowson Primary Academy
- Primary
- Tameside SK14 5HU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children start to learn to read as soon as they enter the Reception Year, and all staff deliver the phonics curriculum well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a relevant and ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders are relatively new, leading to less established curriculums in those subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well in most subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff support children and pupils with gaps in their reading knowledge to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave 鈥榖rilliantly鈥� and deeply care about each other, standing up to unkindness.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-trained staff provide highly effective emotional support to pupils with more complex needs, enabling them to learn alongside their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If bullying happens, staff sort it out effectively, helping students feel happy and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to identify safeguarding concerns and report them appropriately, providing timely support for vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers' feedback is considered, including responses from Ofsted Parent View.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the support from school and trust leaders in carrying out their roles effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers introduce, revisit, and regularly check essential knowledge, helping pupils build their knowledge well over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New subject leaders' curriculums are not as well established, leading to some inconsistency in teaching effectiveness.
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Dowson Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 474 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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to equip kids with the knowledge, morals, and qualities they'll need to thrive in an uncertain future.
Create a growth mindset and the qualities and abilities necessary to be a successful learner, both on your own and with a team.
Possess desire and aspiration, be curious and driven to learn, and take ownership of and pride in their work and accomplishments.
acquire high expectations for life's fundamental abilities, including reading, writing, oracy, communication (especially through information technology), mathematics, and financial security.
Celebrate their originality and individuality, help them find their voice, grow in self-confidence, and have faith in their independence.
be encouraged to flourish, given excellent care and assistance to get over any obstacles to learning and advancement they could run across while going through school.
has a strong TEAM ethos and believes that everyone achieves more when they work together, form partnerships, and contribute to stakeholder contributions to raise the bar of education for our children.
Dowson offers a thorough and personalised curriculum that goes above and beyond the requirements of statutory documents and offers a wide range of chances and experiences.
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Create a growth mindset and the qualities and abilities necessary to be a successful learner, both on your own and with a team.
Possess desire and aspiration, be curious and driven to learn, and take ownership of and pride in their work and accomplishments.
acquire high expectations for life's fundamental abilities, including reading, writing, oracy, communication (especially through information technology), mathematics, and financial security.
Celebrate their originality and individuality, help them find their voice, grow in self-confidence, and have faith in their independence.
be encouraged to flourish, given excellent care and assistance to get over any obstacles to learning and advancement they could run across while going through school.
has a strong TEAM ethos and believes that everyone achieves more when they work together, form partnerships, and contribute to stakeholder contributions to raise the bar of education for our children.
Dowson offers a thorough and personalised curriculum that goes above and beyond the requirements of statutory documents and offers a wide range of chances and experiences.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A+
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A+
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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 | 27.1 | 19.8 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 109 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 60% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.22% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 106 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 68% 9 | 61.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 7.39% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 3 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 59% 16 | 61.27% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 13 | 7.48% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 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 | 75% | 57.98% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dowson Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
