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Eastgate Academy
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Eastgate Academy
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- King's Lynn and West Norfolk PE30 1QA
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge of reading and writing, leading to high degrees of sophistication in their teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders provide pupils with a broad and rich curriculum, resulting in pupils making excellent progress in many areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop the reading curriculum for the most able pupils to raise attainment at key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make rapid progress in reading and mathematics, significantly above the national average in key stages 1 and 2.
Support for Falling Behind: One-to-one provision for reading, writing, and mathematics helps vulnerable pupils make accelerated progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are impeccably well-behaved, kind, courteous, and respectful towards others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Personalized support ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities progress well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying rarely happens, and when it does, teachers take swift action to stop it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' emotional well-being is a high focus, leading to an exceptionally caring and nurturing environment.
Parent Feedback: Many parents expressed overwhelming satisfaction and gratitude for the school's exceptional support.
Parental Involvement: Parents have opportunities to engage with teachers during breakfast sessions, enhancing communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils develop life skills through activities such as knitting, cooking, and caring for animals.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive extensive training resulting in excellent subject knowledge and teaching approaches.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching and personalized support result in rapid progress for all pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; continuous professional development addresses areas needing improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular, intensive training and thoughtful curriculum changes have led to outstanding improvements in teaching standards.
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About Us
Eastgate Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 279 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Up to 270 young students can attend Eastgate Community Primary School, which was formed in the 1980s as a result of the schools' 1980s merger. Its primary catchment area is King's Lynn's North Lynn neighbourhood.
Our institution, which is situated in King's Lynn's town centre, is known as the "town school."
We strongly encourage parents to attend school, and we frequently organise cafes in which parents may participate with their kids in various subjects like reading, arithmetic, and science.
We want all of our students to use computers and have access to the newest technologies.
Each term, the academy offers "after school" groups that are conducted by our teaching team. These clubs frequently offer chorus, guitar, stamp, art, gymnastics, football, and cooking lessons.
In the school's former "drill yard," we have amassed a variety of animals.
Our students have witnessed newly born baby guinea pigs in the classroom, and each week, visiting kids assist Mr. Walker, our site manager, in feeding and changing the water for the animals.
We have three year 6 students who have taken a special interest in looking after the guinea pigs and our guinea pigs now proudly sport their hi-vis jackets when they are taken for a walk on their leads.
Mrs. Linda Hothersall, our academy's principal, is in charge.
Since her six-year tenure with us, Mrs. Hothersall has guided us through transitions and into our new position as an academy.
She has more than 15 years of experience in Norfolk as a resident and has served as the headteacher of Brancaster Primary School.
Being a part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust network of Academies has had a significant impact on all facets of our school life, according to Mrs. Hothersall.
At Eastgate Academy, we have a passionate and committed staff, and we feel blessed to work with such dedicated and highly motivated students and families.
Please get in touch with the Eastgate Academy office if you'd like hard copies of any information on our website.
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Our institution, which is situated in King's Lynn's town centre, is known as the "town school."
We strongly encourage parents to attend school, and we frequently organise cafes in which parents may participate with their kids in various subjects like reading, arithmetic, and science.
We want all of our students to use computers and have access to the newest technologies.
Each term, the academy offers "after school" groups that are conducted by our teaching team. These clubs frequently offer chorus, guitar, stamp, art, gymnastics, football, and cooking lessons.
In the school's former "drill yard," we have amassed a variety of animals.
Our students have witnessed newly born baby guinea pigs in the classroom, and each week, visiting kids assist Mr. Walker, our site manager, in feeding and changing the water for the animals.
We have three year 6 students who have taken a special interest in looking after the guinea pigs and our guinea pigs now proudly sport their hi-vis jackets when they are taken for a walk on their leads.
Mrs. Linda Hothersall, our academy's principal, is in charge.
Since her six-year tenure with us, Mrs. Hothersall has guided us through transitions and into our new position as an academy.
She has more than 15 years of experience in Norfolk as a resident and has served as the headteacher of Brancaster Primary School.
Being a part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust network of Academies has had a significant impact on all facets of our school life, according to Mrs. Hothersall.
At Eastgate Academy, we have a passionate and committed staff, and we feel blessed to work with such dedicated and highly motivated students and families.
Please get in touch with the Eastgate Academy office if you'd like hard copies of any information on our website.
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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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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 14.5 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 100 |
| 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 | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 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 | 65% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 3.88% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 94 | 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 | 69% 4 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 6.78% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 104 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 89 | 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 | 73% 4 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 5.5% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 83 | 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 | 77% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.77% | 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 | 6.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Eastgate Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
