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Easterside Academy
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Easterside Academy
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- Middlesbrough TS4 3RG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, making learning meaningful with strong subject knowledge in mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading with a structured phonics programme, though inconsistencies in delivery exist.
Areas Needing Improvement: Clearer end points are needed in some subjects like design technology.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils confidently recall learning from previous topics in mathematics and have developed improved vocabulary choices in written work.
Support for Falling Behind: A new phonics tracker helps staff identify gaps, and additional catch-up sessions are provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes, listen well to staff and each other, and attendance is improving.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers identify pupils with SEND early and adjust learning activities to ensure participation. High needs base provides tailored learning programmes.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens and is dealt with effectively. Safeguarding is a priority with a highly supportive 'Care Team'.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The learning environment is purposeful and well maintained. Therapeutic support and good understanding of protected characteristics are promoted.
Extracurricular Activities: There is an extensive range of after-school clubs based on pupils鈥� interests and talents.
Outdoor Facilities: Children love playing in the outdoor area, which has a wide range of high-quality learning resources.
Teacher Engagement: Staff access a range of development opportunities to extend their expertise. Subject leaders are supportive.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt the curriculum to build on pupils' prior learning, regularly check knowledge, and correct misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trust officers work alongside senior leaders and hold them to account. The governing body actively challenges senior leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Adult interactions vary at times, missing opportunities to build on key learning with children in early years.
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About Us
Easterside Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 334 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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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We are a Primary Academy for kids ages 3 to 11, located just outside of Middlesbrough, that is totally inclusive. We have lots of space for kids to learn, develop their potential, and finally flourish thanks to our own large grounds and first-rate facilities. We are incredibly fortunate to have a talented and committed staff that work tirelessly to give every student the best chances possible and to foster a welcoming, caring environment where learning has a purpose. Our goal is for all children to grow up to be successful, independent learners with high goals who are resilient and understand how to contribute positively to their immediate neighbourhood and the larger community. For all of us, having the support of our parents and the larger community is crucial. We respect your feedback and ideas since we are aware that children learn best when parents and schools collaborate more closely. We encourage you to come and discuss any questions or concerns you may have with us.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 17.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 102 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 105 |
| 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 | 100 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 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 | 45% | 55.54% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.56% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 64% | 58.88% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.73% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 105 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 91 | 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 | 64% 6 | 57.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 6.22% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well 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 | 105 | 93 | 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 | 70% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.17% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Easterside Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1