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Dukesgate Academy
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Dukesgate Academy
- Primary
- Salford M38 9HF
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality phonics teaching helps children develop early reading and writing skills well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are engaged and enthused by what they are being taught.
Foundational Skills: The school prioritises teaching of reading, supporting key stage 1 effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious, introducing new knowledge logically and confidently taught.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some refinements are required to make sure pupils progress in their knowledge across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: End of Year 6 progress was below peers nationally, but effective steps taken to address this.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy wrestling with tricky problems in mathematics and discussing challenging texts in guided reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders and teachers have put actions in place to help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning, motivated, determined, and proactive.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective steps to improve multiplication recall and reading fluency are in place.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' performance was below average, yet current improvements show good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour system shows positive impact, though some pupils struggle with expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and teachers ensure that most pupils with special educational needs are achieving in line with their peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Recently improved systems for identifying SEND needs show promise but need full development.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that any incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly and effectively by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good relationships mean pupils have a trusted adult in whom they can confide any worries or concerns.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Swift action on bullying concerns reported; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective programme for wider development, including healthy relationships and values.
Parent Feedback: Parents are confident that staff will listen and act on any concerns they may raise.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are valued partners in their children鈥檚 education.
Parent Feedback: Parents mostly welcome changes for SEND support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part enthusiastically in after-school clubs, such as choir and gymnastics.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years environment offers a wealth of opportunities both indoors and outdoors.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to develop interests, especially in sports.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is good; they enjoy coming to work and value the training and support provided.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive differences in teaching approaches have enhanced pupils' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Training has helped staff understand and implement approaches that improve teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage confidently with curriculum, supported by trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use assessments effectively to address learning gaps.
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About Us
Dukesgate Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 226 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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On the site of Dukesgate Primary School in Salford's Little Hulton neighbourhood, Dukesgate Academy began operations as a brand-new institution in September 2012. We are a primary academy with a one-form admission and up to 26 kids can attend our full-time nursery programme. We presently have 224 students enrolled, and the majority of them continue their education at nearby secondary schools like Harrop Fold or Walkden High School. With the other schools in the Little Hulton Area, we collaborate closely. At Dukesgate Academy, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and advancing the wellbeing of each of our students. Check out the Safeguarding Statement. You can get in touch with us or view the policy in the policies part of this website if you want to see it.
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 59% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.9% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 107 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 100 | 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 | 90% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 8.27% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 101 | 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 | 80% 5 | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.89% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.31% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 20th 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dukesgate Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1